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[Introduction and Thesis] This template is formatted properly according to APA Style. It contains the correct order, placement, margins, fonts, headings, etc. Use it as a form and just fill in your information in the appropriate places.
[Supporting Paragraphs] Remember, you need to cite all information in your paper that originates from outside sources. To do this properly according to APA Style, you will need to include both in-text citation and a Reference list. An “in-text citation” is a brief parenthetical citation that comes directly after a quote or paraphrased information. The general in-text citation format is: (Author’s Last name, Year, p. #). Here is an example that paraphrases the conclusion of a research study: Research shows that 30% of teenagers prefer green grapes (Smith, 2015, p. 89). Another way to format this statement: Smith (2015) conducted a study that shows that 30% of teenagers in the United States select green grapes over any other color of grape (p. 89).
Never repeat the author’s last name in a sentence and then again in the citation. In the previous example, notice the author’s last name was not included in the in-text citation and that the year always follows the author’s last name. Would you prefer to use a direct quote instead? Follow this format: Smith (2015) concludes in his study, “After analyzing the preferences of 570 teenagers in the United we have determined that 29.8% selected green grapes over other varieties” (p. 89). If you are using a direct quote and the source does not have page numbers, count and list the paragraph number: (Doe, 2015, para. 16).
For more on APA citations, see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
References
Note- references should be in alphabetic order.
Velasquez, M. (2017).
Philosophy: A Text With Readings (13th ed). New York: Cengage Learning.
For electronic resources, the rules changed in the 2019 edition. The “retrieved on date” has been eliminated for most sources. If a DOI is listed, use that instead of the URL. For more, see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
[Note, per APA, you cannot have a reference unless you first have a citation in the body of the paper demonstrating where and that you used the source.]
For more on APA, references see
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html
PHL302.docx
Discussion Post
· drill down into one section or set of sections covering a topic and explain what you feel the reader should be getting from the words of Aristotle. Also, elaborate on whether you see his description, theory, or conception as tenable in today's world.
· For example, in Book II, sections 5-7 are considered together to offer a definition of moral virtue. Note that you may need to find an edition that has a proper outline or take your best guess on what sections go together to detail some concept.
· On the Soul By Aristotle Book 2
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http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/soul.2.ii.html
Writing Assignment
· Identify a film that, through a plot line, scene, or a section of dialogue, effectively illustrates a key philosophical notion of either Plato or Aristotle. For example, your film might illustrate class structure, notions of truth, constructs of justice - virtually any philosophical school of thought or philosophical idea discussed by either Plato or Aristotle. Once you've identified your film you should
· Give a brief synopsis of the movie.
· Indicate clearly the notion you're exploring and how the film supports that idea/belief of either Plato or Aristotle. Then, consider how this same belief now plays out in today's society.
· Be sure to use passages from one or more dialogues to backup your assertions.
· The Details
· The paper is to be no less than 1100 words, not counting the works cited page.
· You should support your discussion by engaging reliable scholarly sources. Use A minimum of three reliable resources in addition to the film you've selected.
· Your paper is to be completed using MLA or APA formatting. This includes in-text citations and a Works Cited/References page. If you choose to use APA, be consistent and include a proper cover page.
A Few Examples
· To get you started, here are a few movies to consider:
· "The Croods" - a cave family that survives because of a sheltered life - you will see much of Plato's "The Republic" as the story develops. In this you will see the theme of justice, government, and just man.
· "Man of Steel" - Superman - you will once again see much of Plato's "The Republic" as the story develops. In this you will see the theme of justice, government, and just man.
· "The Matrix" movies - Plato's allegory of the cave in the movies along with Socrates and the Oracle of Delphi.
· Other suggestions: Any movie that depicts a class system and/or extreme censorship to maintain order or that "reality" is beyond what we see for Plato.
· Any movie depicting the benefits of being a virtuous person or that there is nothing beyond what we can see as reality for Aristotle.
· Here is a link to more movie ideas if you are seeking more choices. Keep in mind all may not be related to Plato or Aristotle: https://mubi.com/lists/essential-movies-for-a-student-of-philosophy
PHIL302Week5EssayMovieTimeRubric.pdf
PHIL302 Week 5 Essay: Movie Time
Week 5 Essay: Movie Time
100 % Enter rubric description
Exemplary
4 pts
Accomplished
3.4 pts
Developing
3 pts
Beginning
2.6 pts
Did not attempt
(N/A)
Digital Literacy
15 % Quotes, paraphrases, and cites
information correctly and
consistently, with very few citation
errors and misinterpretations/misuses
of source material.
Exemplary
Student quotes, paraphrases,
and cites information clearly,
with no errors or
misinterpretations/ misuses of
source material.
Accomplished
Six out of eight of the
following criteria are met:
Student quotes, paraphrase,
and cites information clearly
and consistently, with very
few errors or
misinterpretations/ misuses of
source material.
Developing
Four out of eight of the
following criteria are met:
Student quotes, paraphrases,
and cites information, but has
more than a few minor errors
or misinterpretations /misuses
of source material.
Beginning
Two out of eight of the
following criteria are
met:Student attempts to
quote, paraphrase, and cite
information, but multiple
errors and/or
misinterpretations indicate
difficulty with the processes.
Did not attempt
Student does not attempt to
quote, paraphrase, and cite
information, there are
multiple errors and/or
misinterpretations indicate
difficulty with the processes.
Program Objective
35 % Information explains
reasonable schools of philosophical
and moral thought, the history behind
their development, and the rationale
for their acceptance and practice by
connection to a movie of choice (any
genre) to a philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Exemplary
Fully explains the various
schools of philosophical and
moral thought, the history
behind their development,
and the rationale for their
acceptance and practice by
connection to a movie of
choice (any genre) to a
philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Accomplished
Information explains
reasonable schools of
philosophical and moral
thought, the history behind
their development, and the
rationale for their acceptance
and practice by connection to
a movie of choice (any genre)
to a philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Developing
Information explains partial
reasonable schools of
philosophical and moral
thought, the history behind
their development, and the
rationale for their acceptance
and practice by connection to
a movie of choice (any genre)
to a philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Beginning
Information explains
inconsistent or not clear
support at times for schools
of philosophical and moral
thought, the history behind
their development, and the
rationale for their acceptance
and practice by connection to
a movie of choice (any genre)
to a philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Did not attempt
Information explained is not
clear support at times schools
of philosophical and moral
thought, the history behind
their development, and the
rationale for their acceptance
and practice by connection to
a movie of choice (any genre)
to a philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Mastery of Subject Matter
15 % This section is related to your
understanding of the subject matter.
Exemplary
The author shows exceptional
familiarity with the subject
matter (schools of
philosophical and moral
thought, the history behind
their development, and the
rationale for their acceptance
and practice, etc.).
Accomplished
The author shows familiarity
with the subject matter
(schools of philosophical and
moral thought, the history
behind their development,
and the rationale for their
acceptance and practice,
etc.).
Developing
The author shows familiarity
with the subject matter
(schools of philosophical and
moral thought, the history
behind their development,
and the rationale for their
acceptance and practice, etc.)
with occasional mistakes -
e.g. misidentifying school of
Beginning
The author shows insufficient
familiarity with the subject
matter. There are often
instance of mistakes,
confusions, and omissions.
Did not attempt
The author's grasp of the
subject matter is deficient
and/or the information
contained is entirely off the
mark.
thought and/or omissions
about rationale of practice.
Movie Connection
10 % This section is used to review
your connection between the movie
and the philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Exemplary
Detailed depth of thought is
evident as to why movie was
selected; clear and concise
connections are drawn
between the movie and the
philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Accomplished
Depth of thought is evident as
to why movie was selected;
connections are drawn
between the movie and the
philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Developing
Some thought is evident as to
why movie was selected;
some connections are drawn
between the movie and the
philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Beginning
Little thought is evident as to
why movie was selected; few
connections are drawn
between the movie and the
philosophical belief of Plato
or Aristotle.
Did not attempt
No discernible thought is
evident as to why movie was
selected; no connections are
drawn between the movie and
the philosophical belief of
Plato or Aristotle.
Organization
10 % This section is related to the
organization and coherence of your
assignment.
Exemplary
The paper is concisely and
clearly organized in a logical
and coherent manner. The
paper creates a sense of
gradual and cumulative
development. It guides the
reader smoothly through each
point.
Accomplished
The paper is organized in a
logical and coherent manner.
Parts demonstrate gradual and
cumulative development with
minor areas for
improvement.
Developing
The paper displays control of
the direction and organization
most of the time. Generally a
logical line of points is made
but some improvement is
needed.
Beginning
The paper has some
discernible main parts and
points but lacks an overall
coherent structure or it is not
organized in the most
efficient manner.
Did not attempt
The paper has no discernible
plan of organization and is a
mere flow of scattered
thoughts.
Grammar/Structure
15 % This section is related to the
grammar of your assignment.
Exemplary
There are no grammar flaws.
Perhaps a suggestion is made
but only on style.
Accomplished
There are few grammar
issues, perhaps 3 or 5 but no
unique types that are
repetitive in nature.
Developing
There are more than 6 to 10
unique grammar events.
Beginning
There are more than 10
unique grammar events.
Did not attempt
There are more than 10
unique grammar events, and
errors of grammar and usage
make the assignment
impossible to understand
without significant effort.
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