Key Components of a Philosophy Statement
[Pages:3]Key Components of a Philosophy Statement
Name__________________________
Things to consider in constructing a personal philosophy.
COMPONENTS [ ] Two pages, double spaced at 11 or 12 pitch Times Roman, plus attachments
[ ] Four paragraphs containing
[ ] Introduction (introducing a theme)
[ ] ontology (may also talk about the nature of man here)
[ ] epistemology (may also talk about the nature of man here)
[ ] axiology (include both ethics & aesthetics)
[ ] One healthy, concluding paragraph that recapitulates the theme in relation to your personal passion for education.
ALSO CONSIDER [ ]Internal line of argument; one idea at a time; a connecting theme throughout; tight; avoid excess verbiage. Use metaphor and abstraction where possible.
[ ]Fresh insights; feels like a truly personal expression. Should sound like you.
[ ]Endnotes contain a rich array of supporting references and personal comments which shows serious thought and scholarship.
[ ]Factual; free from errors
[ ]Reader-friendly and clearly written; neat; accurate grammar and punctuation. Avoids long, rambling sentences
[ ]Other
EDCI730 Philosophy Statement Guidelines
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First Semester 2003
Personal Philosophy Statement
Teacher name: Dr. Burton
Student Name ___________________
CATEGORY
4
Target
3
Acceptable
2
Needs Improvement
1
Unacceptable
Length Introduction
Ontology Epistemology
Same as Acceptable
Introductory paragraph sets the stage for the rest of the statement and summarizes the major concepts to be presented. Uses a theme or metaphor to organize the essay.
Ontological beliefs integrated into a coherent whole. Synthesizes the major concepts involved (the gaps are gone).
Epistemological beliefs integrated into a coherent whole. Synthesizes the major concepts involved (the gaps are gone).
Statement is limited to two pages, doublespaced, with 1-inch margins, and an 11- or 12-point basic font.
Introductory paragraph sets the stage for the rest of the statement and summarizes the major concepts to be presented.
Able to identify several ontological beliefs, but not integrate them all. Understands most of the major concepts involved
Able to identify several epistemological beliefs, but not integrate them all. Understands most of the major concepts involved
One or two guidelines are not followed
Focuses on one aspect of the task.
Focuses on one aspect of ontology.
Focuses on one aspect of epistemology.
Guidelines for statement length are not followed.
Not focused on topic or task. Does not demonstrate rudimentary understanding
The paragraph is not focused on ontology. Does not demonstrate rudimentary understanding
The paragraph is not focused on epistemology. Does not demonstrate rudimentary understanding
EDCI730 Philosophy Statement Guidelines
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Axiology Conclusion
Axiological beliefs integrated into a coherent whole. Synthesizes the major concepts involved (the gaps are gone).
Conclusion paragraph wraps up the statement and synthesizes the major ideas that were presented.
Logic/Flow
Personal Voice
Factual/Free from Errors Clearly Written
The piece is very well organized. One idea or argument follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.
The statement sounds like a personal expression of the individual. The author's voice is evident. Fresh insights are presented.
There are no factual errors in the final draft.
The statement is written in a readerfriendly manner that models clarity of expression. Uses short declarative sentences.
Language Conventions
There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in the final draft.
Date Created: 2003-07-08
Able to identify several axiological beliefs, but not integrate them all. Understands most of the major concepts involved
Conclusion paragraph wraps up the statement. The paragraph synthesizes two of the three areas that were presented.
The piece is pretty well organized. One idea or argument may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used.
The statement sounds like a personal expression of the individual. The author's voice is evident.
There is one factual error in the final draft.
The statement is written in a readerfriendly manner. One or two sentences lack clarity of expression. Uses short declarative sentences.
There is one spelling, grammar, or punctuation error in the final draft.
Focuses on one aspect of axiology.
Conclusion focuses on one area of the philosophy statement
The piece is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.
The statement sounds like a personal expression of the individual, but the author does not maintain a clear or consistent voice.
There are 2-3 factual errors in the final draft. Several sentences in the statement lack clarity of expression. Expression of some ideas is confusing to the reader. Uses long, rambling sentences.
There are 2-3 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in the final draft.
The paragraph is not focused on axiology. Does not demonstrate rudimentary understanding
The conclusion does not conclude the statement. Does not demonstrate rudimentary understanding
Ideas and arguments seem to be randomly arranged.
There are no fresh insights in the statement. No consistent voice emerges from the author.
The final draft has more than 3 factual errors.
The statement does not promote reader understanding and/or is unclear in language use and expression. Uses long, rambling or runon sentences.
The final draft has more than 3 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
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EDCI730 Philosophy Statement Guidelines
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