Essay Length tip: To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages. the

Essay Length tip: To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages. the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question.
Topic for your Essay
Describe the theory of knowledge called skepticism. Consider the skeptic’s charge that we can never be confident about the reliability of our normal sources of knowledge (perceptions, memory, introspection, and reasoning.) Describe why and how, for each of the 4 sources mentioned, the source is unreliable. Use examples to show your understanding.
If a source of knowledge is unreliable, it means these sources can trick us into believing falsehoods. Does it follow from the fact that we are sometimes mistaken when we rely on these sources that we are always mistaken? In other words, once we admit is possible that we are mistaken, does that mean that we need to admit that we might never be correct? How would you respond to the skeptic?
Rubric for Reflection Essays
CriteriaRatingsPts
Content
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70 pts
Exemplary
Postings are characterized by clarity of argument, depth of insight into course content, application of course content, relevancy, and unusual insights. Arguments and facts are supported by resources / references.63 pts
Proficient
Postings give good general answers but may not always directly address discussion questions. Contains more opinions rather than careful analysis and scholarly thought. Some assertions are not supported by evidence from the course materials52.5 pts
Competent
Postings are generally on topic, but with some omissions. Tendency to recite fact, with little analysis. Tendency to quote without showing independent understanding. May show a lack of familiarity with the course materials42 pts
Novice
Post only slightly related to essay topic. Contains some errors in understanding. Little evidence of thoughtfulness and careful reading Plagiarism. Does not demonstrate evidence of having read the course materials.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No essay. Or may contain errors in understanding. Post not related to topic questions. Post is copied./ 70 pts
Engagement
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15 pts
Exemplary
Consistently responsive to classmates; develops questions related to objectives to facilitate discussion; generates or stimulates group discussion; includes constructive criticism and meaningful compliments.13.5 pts
Proficient
Frequently responsive to classmates with detailed remarks about their writing or discussion; presents relevant viewpoints for consideration by group; includes a fair criticism and a meaningful compliment11.25 pts
Competent
some effort to make a helpful reply; may not have a clear criticism or meaningful compliment about the students essay9 pts
Novice
Responses are not substantive (e.g., “Good work, I really liked your essay !”)0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No postings respond to fellow student(s) or responses are mean-spirited./ 15 pts
Activity
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15 pts
Exemplary
Exceeds required postings; postings spread over designated period; provides more than enough time for classmates to read and respond prior to deadline.13.5 pts
Proficient
All required postings by deadline; adequate time for others to read and respond prior to deadline.11.25 pts
Competent
All required postings by deadline; however there is inadequate time for others to read and respond to some postings prior to deadline.9 pts
Novice
Contributes postings on the last evening of the designated period.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
First post in the board is late in the evening on the last day the assignment is open. No post./ 15 pts
Turnitin Submission
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0 pts
Competent
0 pts
Exemplary
yes0 pts
Novice
no0 pts
Proficient
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
/ 0 pts
Total Points: 0