Essay Assessment Sheet

· Level of understanding of the  philosophical issue: How well does the student understand the philosophical issue at hand?  10pts

· Range of reading and use of primary and secondary sources: Are there at least three secondary sources used in the essay?     10pts    

· Response to the specific philosophical issue: How well was the questioned answered structurally speaking? 10pts

· Clarity, coherence, and development of the student’s argument: How clear is the student’s thoughts and how developed is their arguments? 10pts

· Presentation of material: How well was the material presented? 10pts

· Grammar: How is the student’s overall grammar? 10pts

· Title page:  Is there a title page? 10pts

· Bibliography:  Is there a bibliography? 20pts

· Clarity, fluency, and accuracy of the student’s writing: Is there an appropriate use of vocabulary and linguistic idioms? 10pts