Description UNFORMATTED ATTACHMENT PREVIEW Philosophy Essay Please write a 3-page essay on the foll ...

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Description UNFORMATTED ATTACHMENT PREVIEW Philosophy Essay Please write a 3-page essay on the following topic: Is Descartes' Cogito a proof of his own existence? If not, why do you say so? If so, how does he prove this? Reading: Rene Descartes’ Meditations Pt. 1 & 2 Be sure to substantiate your argument by using material from the relevant reading, stated above. Secondary sources are not required. Use MLA format for the essay. Rubric is on page 2. Short Essay Evaluation Rubric Category R-Failure Knowledge/Understanding (20%) fails to show even a Grasp of limited Question understanding of the question failure to understand sources 2-Satisfactory 3-Good 4-Excellent a limited understanding of the question some understanding of the question a general understanding of the question a thorough understanding of the question a competent understanding of the sources accurate presentation of source material thorough, wideranging grasp of the sources cogent and effective use of sources demonstrates a general awareness of the implications of the sources for the question clearly demonstrates understanding of the implications of the sources for the question single, declarative statement in response to the question argument(s) presented in support of thesis single, declarative statement in clear response to question argument(s) presented in logical support of thesis thoughtful, sincere and engaging cogent, insightful and persuasive argument(s) logically related to defense of thesis thesis clearly defended by convincing argument(s) spelling poor enough to distract the reader from writer's purpose purpose of the essay damaged by regular lack of grammatical clarity only a few spelling errors little or no spelling errors reader only somewhat distracted by occasional failure to make meaning clear cumbersome lack of sentence variety and errors in word-order are distracting to the reader somewhat pedestrian sense of word-order and sentence variety, but still clear to the reader language used effectively agreements consistent throughout rhetorical balance of simple and complex sentences with a suitable variety of sentence types inaccuracies in vocabulary accurate use of vocabulary Explication of Sources failure to use source material little or superficial understanding of the sources inaccurate use of source material Relation of Sources to Question demonstrates no awareness of the relation between the sources and the question demonstrates limited awareness of the relation between the sources and the question basic or vague understanding of the sources somewhat accurate presentation of source material demonstrates some awareness of the implications of the sources for the question vague response to the question stated response to the question arguments vaguely discernible, but their matter and purpose are not shallow, unreflective argument(s) presented, though not necessarily in support of thesis sincere, but superficial and unconvincing argument(s) somewhat disconnected from thesis Understanding of Sources Thinking/Inquiry (30%) failure to respond to Thesis the question Statement Presentation of Argument(s) Quality of Argument(s) failure to present arguments alienates the reader Relatedness of failure to demonstrate purpose Argument(s) of essay as defense to Thesis of a position Communication (30%) unacceptably poor Spelling absence of logical purpose argument(s) unrelated to thesis Grammar fails to show even a vague awareness of how English is to be written altogether unclear grammatical flaws cripple entire effort Syntax student should seek remediation of basic literacy skills Diction/Usage /Terminology unvaried and/or misused vocabulary student unable to order vocabulary and sentence structure correctly general problem with clarity general misuse of vocabulary spelling for grade level HZT 4U1 Mark 1-Unsatisfactory consistently poor spelling throughout /15 /20 Varied and accurate use of vocabulary /20 Application (20%) unrelated to the Form form of an essay not really an essay, but a sincere attempt somewhat satisfies the general form of an essay generally successful paper - a good essay Making Connections Failure to make connections between readings and contexts Limited connections between readings and contexts Some connections between readings and contexts Considerable connections made between readings and contexts MLA Sourcing and Formatting Failure to follow MLA guidelines Limited observance of MLA guidelines Some observance of MLA guidelines Considerable care to follow MLA guidelines model of substantiative writing for grade level Thorough establishment of connections between readings and contexts Excellent observance of MLA guidelines /15 Purchase answer to see full attachment Explanation & Answer: 3 pages User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.