Search and EvaluateThis week, you will find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic. Remember that next week you will submit a paper on Scientific and/or Mathematical/Analytical perspectives of inquiry, so use this week’s assignment to prepare materials and collect information for that purpose.Use articles that will help you explain and describe scientific issues and/or statistical data or economic information related to your topic. You will analyze and evaluate these articles in your submission, which should include:A brief introductory paragraph.Three separate paragraphs, one for each of the three articles, each presenting:A brief 3–4 sentence summary of the article (use in-text citations)An explanation as to what makes this source credible (in the WCU Library go to Research Guides > Research Basics > Evaluating Resources)An explanation of why the article will be useful in addressing your problem or issueA brief conclusory paragraphAn APA Style reference list on a separate pageYour paper should be 1–3 pages in length (including the References page). Adhere to APA Style throughout.Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.Points: 20Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)General Education Standardized Rubric: Week 2 Written AssignmentGeneral Education Standardized Rubric: Week 2 Written AssignmentCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent10 to >8.9 ptsFully addresses all elements of the assignment and provides detail and quality examples. It is clear that the student fully understands the key issues.8.9 to >7.2 ptsAddresses most elements of the assignment. Few details or examples support the paper. It is clear that the student has a general understanding of the issues.7.2 to >5.9 ptsAddresses a few elements of the assignment; many are not addressed. Details and examples are missing. It is clear that the student does not understand many aspects of the key issues.5.9 to >0 ptsMost elements of the assignment are not addressed. There are no details or examples provided. It is clear that the student does not understand the key issues.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication6 to >5.34 ptsAssignment shows strong, insightful evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.5.34 to >4.32 ptsAssignment shows some evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.4.32 to >3.54 ptsAssignment shows little evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.3.54 to >0 ptsAssignment shows no evidence of the synthesis and application of the ideas and concepts.6 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics2 to >1.78 ptsThe writing demonstrates sophisticated clarity and conciseness and is extremely well organized. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct with minimal to no errors.1.78 to >1.44 ptsThe writing is clear, concise, and well organized. May contain a few punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.1.44 to >1.18 ptsThe writing lacks clarity, conciseness, or organization. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper.1.18 to >0 ptsThe writing is unfocused and poorly organized. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the paper.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and APA Formatting2 to >1.78 ptsUses APA Style accurately and consistently to cite sources without errors. Meets length and formatting requirements of the assignment. The required number of relevant audience-appropriate sources have been expertly cited and integrated into the content to support ideas.1.78 to >1.44 ptsAPA Style is used with few citation errors. Meets most length and formatting requirements of the assignment. Reputable audience-appropriate sources have been included but may not be well integrated. The source content minimally supports ideas.1.44 to >1.18 ptsReflects incomplete knowledge of APA Style with many errors. Meets few length and formatting requirements of the assignment. At least one source is used but is not cited properly, is not reputable, or is inappropriate for the audience or topic. The source does not support ideas.1.18 to >0 ptsDoes not use APA style; there are pervasive errors throughout the paper. Does not meet length or formatting requirements of the assignment. Sources are not provided.2 ptsTotal Points: 20

ASSIGNMENT: Write a 3-4 page (approximately 700-1000 words) reflection essay about the impact of the philosophical mindset and ancient Greek philosophy, as presented in this course, on your own views. A. Assignment Guidelines DIRECTIONS: As reported in Plato’s account The Apology, Socrates famously claimed at his trial that “The unexamined life is not worth living.” In this course, you have had the opportunity to examine your own life and reality through the thoughts of the ancient Greek philosophers. The purpose of this Touchstone assignment is for you (1) to engage with the philosophical ideas presented in this course and (2) to reflect on how these philosophical ideas have impacted your own life. Part I: Philosophical Thinking In the first part of the Touchstone, you will be distinguishing between the three primary branches of philosophy. Consider the three following questions: What is knowledge? What is reality made of? What is the good life and how ought I to live it? These are the basic questions that were considered in different forms by the major figures in ancient Greek philosophy. But they are also critical questions for our own lives today, whether we are philosophers or not. Part I of this assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages (300-600 words) and cover each of the following steps: First, you should define philosophy and then distinguish and define each of the three main branches of philosophy covered in this class. Then, identify which of the above questions is associated with each branch of philosophy. You should illustrate the differences between the three branches of philosophy using examples from the course. For example, explain how Socrates would answer the question “What is knowledge?” or how Epictetus would answer the question “What is the good life?” You will use information and examples from the Sophia tutorials to support your response. When citing material from a tutorial, please include the name of the lesson and use the following format: In-text citation: (Aristotle’s Highest Good, n.d.) or (The Footnotes to Plato, n.d.). Part II: Reflection For the second part of the Touchstone, now that you’ve distinguished between the three main branches of philosophy, you will focus on one of those three questions from Part I and use that as a starting point and guide for your personal philosophical reflection. The purpose of Part II is for you to reflect on the philosophical mindset and some of the ideas presented in this course and apply them to your own life. This reflection is more open-ended than Part I, but should include reflections on the following questions: What does it mean to think philosophically? How can thinking philosophically help me in my own life? What impact do the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers have on my own views and opinions? Then, based on these reflections, you should give your own answer to whichever of the three questions from Part I you chose to focus on, using cited examples from the course to support your answer. (“What is knowledge?”; “What is reality?”; “What is the good life?”) Part II of this assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages (300-600 words). You should write at least one paragraph for each of the three prompts listed above. In answering these reflection questions, you are free to draw from your own experiences as well as bringing in the ideas of different ancient Greek philosophers. Please note: Some philosophers will be more suited for particular questions than others. For example, Epictetus has a lot to say about “What is the good life and how ought I to live it?” while not saying much about knowledge or reality. Plato and Aristotle wrote a great deal about all three questions. B. Completion Guidelines Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Part I: Philosophical Thinking ? Have you defined philosophy and the three main branches of philosophy?? Have you identified which branch of philosophy each of the three basic philosophical questions (“What is knowledge?”; “What is reality?”; “What is the good life?”) corresponds to?? Have you used cited examples from the course to illustrate the differences between the three branches of philosophy?Part II: Reflection? Have you selected one of the three basic philosophical questions from Part I to focus on?? Have you reflected on what philosophical thinking means to you?? Have you reflected on how the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers can impact your own views and opinions?? Have you given your own answer to whichever of the three questions from Part I you chose to focus on in Part II, and provided cited examples from the course to support your answer?Conventions? Have you checked your essay for grammatical and mechanical errors?? Have you used spell check or another method to check spelling?? Have you cited examples from the course using the in-text citation instructions?Before you Submit? Have you included your name, date, and course at the top left of the page?? Is your essay between 3-4 pages (approximately 700-1000 words)?