We all have a moral obligation to preserve the natural environment. or There can be no common good if there is no social contract. or The essence of a person is defined not by what lies within, but by what his/her society thinks of him/her. or Liberal democracy is the only just form of government. or The scientific method is the way to objective truth. Construct an argument that displays independence of thought, originality, precision, consistency, relevance and cogency. The task will be marked as follows: Philosophical understandings, using philosophical language and concepts (10 marks) Philosophical arguments, using effective examples and counter-examples (15 marks) Clarity and structure. (5 marks) Total = 30 marks Marking key for sample assessment task 4 – Unit 3 Description Marks Philosophical understandings Demonstrates a critical understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and 9–10 uses sophisticated philosophical language and concepts Demonstrates understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and uses 7–8 appropriate language and concepts Demonstrates an understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and uses 5–6 some appropriate philosophical language and concepts Demonstrates some understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question 3–4 Demonstrates a limited understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question 1–2 Subtotal 10 Philosophical arguments Constructs a relevant, cogent argument, which demonstrates originality, and a deep understanding of philosophical method (e.g. relies on plausible assumptions, 14–15 demonstrates logical insight, effectively uses examples and counter-examples, where appropriate) Constructs a relevant, cogent argument, which demonstrates a sound understanding of 12–13 philosophical method Constructs a relevant, moderately cogent argument, which demonstrates some 10–11 understanding of philosophical method Constructs a relevant, moderately cogent argument (e.g. may contain some errors in 8–9 reasoning or fails to consider possible objections, where appropriate)
We all have a moral obligation to preserve the natural environment. or There can be no common good if there is no social contract. or The essence of a person is defined not by what lies within, but by what his/her society thinks of him/her. or Liberal democracy is the only just form of government. or The scientific method is the way to objective truth. Construct an argument that displays independence of thought, originality, precision, consistency, relevance and cogency. The task will be marked as follows: Philosophical understandings, using philosophical language and concepts (10 marks) Philosophical arguments, using effective examples and counter-examples (15 marks) Clarity and structure. (5 marks) Total = 30 marks Marking key for sample assessment task 4 – Unit 3 Description Marks Philosophical understandings Demonstrates a critical understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and uses sophisticated philosophical language and concepts 9–10 Demonstrates understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and uses appropriate language and concepts 7–8 Demonstrates an understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question and uses some appropriate philosophical language and concepts 5–6 Demonstrates some understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question 3–4 Demonstrates a limited understanding of philosophical topics relevant to the question 1–2 Subtotal 10 Philosophical arguments Constructs a relevant, cogent argument, which demonstrates originality, and a deep understanding of philosophical method (e.g. relies on plausible assumptions, demonstrates logical insight, effectively uses examples and counter-examples, where appropriate) 14–15 Constructs a relevant, cogent argument, which demonstrates a sound understanding of philosophical method 12–13 Constructs a relevant, moderately cogent argument, which demonstrates some understanding of philosophical method 10–11 Constructs a relevant, moderately cogent argument (e.g. may contain some errors in reasoning or fails to consider possible objections, where appropriate) 8–9
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