Using your understanding of the differences between believing and knowing, explain why citizens of the Middle East have a different perspective of those events

1000 words or more; question#1 on the attachment

After September 11, 2001, the world was inundated with images of terrorism. Interestingly enough, the images seen in the Middle East were considerably different than those seen in the Western world. Using your understanding of the differences between believing and knowing, explain why citizens of the Middle East have a different perspective of those events.

TEST #3 will be an essay for you to write. Below are three essay topics available. Please choose one. You will be provided with at least two hours during our class this evening to begin this essay exam by creating a draft. You must submit your draft via email attachment. Please name your file: PHIL101_DRAFT_John Smith

Chapter Five

Essay Topics: Choose 1

1. After September 11, 2001, the world was inundated with images of terrorism. Interestingly enough, the images seen in the Middle East were considerably different than those seen in the Western world. Using your understanding of the differences between believing and knowing, explain why citizens of the Middle East have a different perspective of those events.

2. The author says that in determining the accuracy and justification of your beliefs as a critical thinker, “you should continually try to form and revise your beliefs so that you can understand the world in increasingly effective ways.” Think of something that you have changed your belief about and explain why it changed. Consider the roles of believing and knowing as well as of knowledge and truth.

3. Imagine you were in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. What would your perceiving lens be that would affect how you would write about this event? Could you be unbiased?

ESSAY ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

PHIL101 – CRITICAL THINKING

	3	2	1	0
INTRODUCTION Background/History	Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information. Clearly states a significant and compelling position or belief.	Introduction creates interest. Sufficient background information is provided. Clearly states the position or belief.	Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. States the position or belief.	Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Vague or unclear.
MAIN POINTS Body Paragraphs	The main idea is clearly defined. There may be more than one key point. Appropriate relevant information and details are shared from a variety of sources including personal experiences, observations, and prior knowledge. Supporting details are accurate, relevant, and helpful in clarifying the main idea(s).	The main idea can be identified. The writer shares relevant information, facts and experiences. There is a clear distinction between general observations and specifics. Supporting details are relevant and explain the main idea.	The main idea can be identified. The writer shares some information, facts and experiences, but may show problems going from general observations to specifics. Stronger support and greater attention to details would strengthen this paper.	More than one of the following problems may be evident: The main idea is not identifiable. The writer shares some information, but it is limited or unclear. Details are missing or repetitious.
ORGANIZATION Structure Transitions	Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay. Transitions are mature and graceful.	Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.	Organization is clear. Transitions are present.	No discernable organization. Transitions are not present. Connections between ideas seem confusing or incomplete.
STYLE Audience Awareness,	The paper is honest and enthusiastic. The language is natural yet thought-provoking. It brings the topic to life. The reader feels a strong sense of interaction with the writer and senses the person behind the words. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure	The writer is aware of an audience. The reader is informed and remains engaged. Sentences have varied structure.	Writer’s ideas and opinions may emerge strongly on occasion, then retreat behind general, vague, tentative, or abstract language. The writer is aware of an audience. The reader is informed, but must work at remaining engaged. Sentence structure shows some variety.	Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Language is vague. No audience awareness. No variety in sentence structure.
MECHANICS Spelling, punctuation, capitalization	Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are correct. No errors.	Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are generally correct, with few errors.	A few errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization.	Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization.

Introduction/Conclusion _______ Main Points _______ Organization _______ Style _______ Mechanics _______ Total Points ______ = grade of ______

Grade Equivalent (15 points maximum):

A = 13 – 15 points B = 10 – 12 points C = 7 – 9 points D = 4 – 6 points F = 0 – 3

Using your understanding of the differences between believing and knowing, explain why citizens of the Middle East have a different perspective of those events

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