PHI 413 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory

After reading the topic Resources, respond to the following, using only citations from the topic Resources:

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Based on the topic Resources, in 250-300 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics.

Humans experience many things in life; some are unknown, while others require a more profound, divine reflection. Sometimes, differentiating right from wrong becomes challenging, depending on the situation. Spirituality is characterized by the intentional pursuit of connection with a higher being. It recognizes that humans are not alone in this world and a higher being is responsible for life and its purpose. Bogue and Hogan (2020) described spirituality as an inherent aspect of humanity where human beings seek ultimate meaning, purpose, and a relationship to the significant and sacred. This intensive search for the meaning of life extends physical reality, with religious beliefs being a central component. Within Christianity, individuals discover life’s meaning by developing a personal relationship with God as informed by the Bible. Worship, prayers, fasting, and sacraments are common religious practices in Christianity.

In nursing and many other areas, people encounter dilemmatic issues requiring them to make informed decisions. Such decisions require doing what is right and avoiding wrong actions that harm other people or components of the universe. Ethics is a philosophical branch that defines the principles of moral behavior. From a Christian perspective, ethics determines right and wrong actions based on God’s established moral standards (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). The Bible helps Christians to understand these standards by outlining what God wants for humanity and what is condemned. For instance, killing is wrong since God denounces it, while justice is right since God is just and requires people to do the same. The Bible further guides Christians on ethical decision-making by outlining the consequences of unethical behavior.

Based on the topic Resources, in 250-300 words, explain the term scientismand describe two of the main arguments against it.

Humans interpret the world differently depending on the knowledge sources that inform their worldviews. The different religions manifest humans’ efforts to understand the world and its components. Scientism is a philosophical position that people can only know reality through sciences (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). In this case, anything that cannot be proven scientifically cannot be known or is inexistence. Accordingly, true beliefs are those known scientifically.

The first argument against scientism is its limiting nature. Despite the powerful nature of science as a source of knowledge about the natural world, it cannot act as the main source. Based on this limitation, Jaeger (2022) recommended that scientists and theologians collaborate so that the world can benefit from the fruitful interactions between scientific and theological approaches to issues. A suitable example of science’s limits is its inability to guide people on ethical issues. For instance, science may provide knowledge on illness prevention through vaccines. However, it cannot guide healthcare professionals in determining whether immunizing people without their consent is right.

Scientism is also considered false since it is a self-refuting philosophy. This implies that it has propositions that invalidate themselves. For instance, scientism cannot be proven scientifically; the approach it uses to annul other knowledge sources (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). It is like someone claiming not to understand a particular language while speaking it. By relying primarily on scientism to understand reality, ethics and religions turn into subjective knowledge of the world. Such an approach is intolerant and signifies bigotry. Unless scientism can be proven using its methods, it remains inherently subjective, like religions.

Respond to each of the worldview prompts according to your personal worldview, or “your own personal beliefs that comprise your worldview.”
In 125-150 words, explain ultimate reality.

Existence may be meaningless if humans do not understand its source and purpose. Ultimate reality is the source of life’s meaning and purpose (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). From a personal viewpoint, ultimate reality is founded on the precept that life has a natural existing source. Due to the unphysical nature of this source, believers and non-believers contradict the source of life and the meaning attached to it. For religious believers, including Christians and Muslims, the ultimate reality comes from God. Hence, God is the source of our existence as the creator of the world and what is in it. On the other hand, atheists do not recognize a higher power as the source of life’s meaning. To them, human reason determines what is real and existing, as well as its meaning and purpose.

In 125-150 words, explain the nature (origin) of the universe.

The nature of the universe is guided by one’s beliefs and knowledge sources about how the world emerged. As a result, humans will never have a standard view of the origin of life. For an atheist like myself, the universe results from God’s creative and purposeful work. As a result, we are allowed to use what is in the universe for our existence and what is right for others. Besides what is visible, the universe has a spiritual component where God’s and humans’ spirits interact. This view of the nature of the universe differs from atheists who argue that the universe is made up of atoms that make up the objects in the world (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). For atheists, the universe is a natural process where a supreme being is not responsible.

In 125-150 words, explain what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

One’s worldview informs the meaning of a human being. In this case, religious beliefs are fundamental to understanding who a human being is and the purpose of existence. Like other components of the universe, human beings are God’s creation. The Bible states that God commissions humanity to rule the world and partners with him as rulers and co-creators (BibleProject, 2017). As co-creators, human beings have many attributes similar to God, including the image and ability to live, know things, and reason. This perspective differs from the atheist worldview, which considers humans as a purely natural biological species (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). Despite varying perspectives, there is purpose in human life and existence, particularly nurturing the world and enjoying what is in it. Human believers are also mandated to worship their creator as they look forward to an afterlife with him.

In 125-150 words, explain what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

Knowledge is primarily about the information that people possess about the world, the meaning of people, and the purpose of life. It also includes how people interpret how the universe came to exist and what will happen after life. In agreement with Bogue and Hogan (2020), knowledge is not limited to what is observable or testable in the physical world. This is because there are also spiritual/divine knowledge sources that help people to understand the complexities of life from multiple dimensions. Typically, Christians rely on natural sciences and God as the main sources of knowledge. Natural sciences provide testable knowledge, while the Bible guides people in interpreting morality and discovering issues beyond the physical universe. Religious knowledge is derived from sacred tests and differs across religions and cultures.

In 125-150 words, explain ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from.

Ethics includes standards that guide human actions. These standards determine right and wrong, broadly prescribing humans’ obligations to society and other people. A morally right person avoids harming others and is committed to bettering the world for all humans. Classifying actions as right or wrong is primarily informed by one’s worldview. For instance, atheists argue that humans make individual decisions about their responsibility toward others and nature (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). As such, human reason guides them in determining what is right and wrong. Conversely, theists have a divine foundation for ethics. They act as God informs them, implying an ethical mandate from God to humanity (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). Justice, kindness, humility, and other ethical acts are right because God requires people to do them.

In 125-150 words, explain the purpose of your life and existence.

People pursue different goals in life, including living happily, serving people in a political office, and nurturing talents. Beyond these personal goals, life has a higher purpose, which is informed by one’s worldview. For atheists, humans define their purpose and guides them throughout their life. I believe that humans have personal and divine purposes that should be pursued simultaneously. In this case, humans should serve God and implement his will as they strive to achieve their personal goals. From a Christian perspective, serving God includes worship, prudent use of natural resources, and vocational calling (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). Irrespective of career, social status, and religious inclination, all humans should be active in creating a better world for everyone while avoiding actions that deplete resources and harm others. Like others, my life and existence should be meaningful by contributing positively to transforming the world as I realize personal goals.

In 125-150 words, explain the influence of your personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

I believe that all humans have an innate value regardless of their race, religious beliefs, and social status. As a healthcare professional, I possess God-given traits and skills that I should use in health promotion and advocacy. For instance, I better understand what patients need to recover from their conditions and live healthily. These diverse patients deserve kindness, justice, and compassion due to their inherent value and as God commands. When making health decisions, I look forward to outcomes that improve people’s lives and protect their dignity as God’s unique beings. Such an approach helps me to establish healthy relationships with patients and formulate treatment plans that enhance healing. For future practice, I should continue improving my skills to ensure I make accurate health decisions and that I am better positioned to improve the world as a skilled, passionate, and compassionate nursing professional who respects humans’ innate value and dignity.

References

BibleProject. (2017). The story of the Bible. https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/the-story-of-the-bible/

Bogue, D. W, & Hogan, M. (2020). Foundational issues in Christian spirituality and ethics. Grand Canyon University. https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-dignity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/#/chapter/1

Jaeger, L. (2022). Science and theology as gifts to the church: How creation allows scientists and theologians to work together. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 74(1), 3-19. DOI: 10.56315/pscf3-22jaeger

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This assignment will introduce you to the concept of worldview. It will also provide you with a fundamental understanding of Christian spirituality that looks to the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit, along with how those beliefs inform a unique ethical awareness and decision-making in professional practice. In addition, you will gain knowledge about your own personal beliefs, according to your own worldview.

After reading topic Resources, you will complete the “Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory” document, which includes prompts related to the following:

Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics
Scientism and two of the main arguments against it
Ultimate reality
Nature (origin) of the universe
What it means to be a human being and purpose in your existence
What knowledge is and sources of knowledge
Ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from
Purpose of human life and existence
Influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice

Support your response using only Chapter 1 from the textbook Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care and two other Topic 1 Resources.

Resources

Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care

Required

Read Chapter 1 in Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision-Making in Health Care.

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Faith and Spiritual Decision-Making in Health Care Professions

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View both “Faith and Spiritual Decision-Making in Health Care Professions” video messages to RN to BSN students from Dr. Lisa Smith and D

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Literary Styles in the Bible

Required

View “Literary Styles in the Bible” on the BibleProject website.

This resource provides information about the different

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Making the Case Against Scientism

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Read “Making the Case Against Scientism,” by Menuge, from Logia (2021).

This resource disc

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Science and Theology as Gifts to the Church: How Creation Allows Scientists and Theologians to Work Together

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Read “Science and Theology as Gifts to the Church: How Creation Allows Scientists and Theologians to Work Together,” by Jaeg

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The Story of the Bible

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View “The Story of the Bible” on the BibleProject website.

This resource provides information about how the Bible chron

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What Is the Bible?

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View “What Is the Bible?” on the BibleProject website.

This resource presents the origins, content, and purpose of the

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Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Total 100 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
1. Christian Perspective of the Nature of Spirituality and Ethics Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics	0 points Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources or explanation is not provided.	16.25 points Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the concepts.	18.75 points Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.	21.25 points Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.	25 points Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
2. Scientism and Arguments Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism	0 points Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism do not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources or explanation is not provided.	16.25 points Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism are a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the concepts.	18.75 points Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.	21.25 points Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.	25 points Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.
3. a. Personal Worldview – Ultimate Reality Explanation of ultimate reality	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of ultimate reality or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of ultimate reality.	3.75 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of ultimate reality.	4.25 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of ultimate reality.	5 points Explanation demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of ultimate reality.
3. b. Personal Worldview – Nature (Origin) of the Universe Explanation of the nature (origin) of the universe	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.	3.75 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.	4.25 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.	5 points Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.
3. c. Personal Worldview – What It Means to Be a Human Being Explanation of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.	3.75 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.	4.25 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.	5 points Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.
3. e. Personal Worldview – What Knowledge Is Explanation of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.	3.75 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.	4.25 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.	5 points Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.
3. e. Personal Worldview – Ethics, Right, and Wrong Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from	0 points Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from does not demonstrate an understanding of the related concepts or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates poor understanding of the related concepts.	3.75 points Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates a basic understanding of the related concepts.	4.25 points Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates a deep understanding of the related concepts.	5 points Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the related concepts.
3. f. Personal Worldview – Purpose of Personal Human Life and Existence Explanation of the purpose of personal human life and existence	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence, or explanation is not provided.	3.25 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.	3.75 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.	4.25 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.	5 points Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.
4. Professional Practice Explanation of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice	0 points Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice, or explanation is not provided.	6.5 points Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.	7.5 points Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.	8.5 points Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.	10 points Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	3.9 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	4.5 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	5.1 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	6 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.	0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.	2.6 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.	3 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.	3.4 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.	4 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

1. Christian Perspective of the Nature of Spirituality and Ethics

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics

0 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics does not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources or explanation is not provided.

16.25 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics is a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the concepts.

18.75 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

21.25 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

25 points

Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

2. Scientism and Arguments

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism

0 points

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism do not demonstrate knowledge of the concepts as presented in the textbook chapter and topic Resources or explanation is not provided.

16.25 points

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism are a copy of information from the textbook chapter and topic Resources that demonstrates a poor understanding of the concepts.

18.75 points

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

21.25 points

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a clear understanding extending beyond the surface of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

25 points

Explanation of scientism and description of two main arguments against scientism demonstrate a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of the concepts. Explanation is supported with references to relevant textbook chapter and topic Resources.

3. a. Personal Worldview – Ultimate Reality

Explanation of ultimate reality

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of ultimate reality or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of ultimate reality.

3.75 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of ultimate reality.

4.25 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of ultimate reality.

5 points

Explanation demonstrates a thorough, concise, and exceptional understanding of ultimate reality.

3. b. Personal Worldview – Nature (Origin) of the Universe

Explanation of the nature (origin) of the universe

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.

3.75 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.

4.25 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.

5 points

Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the nature (origin) of the universe.

3. c. Personal Worldview – What It Means to Be a Human Being

Explanation of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

3.75 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

4.25 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

5 points

Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of what it means to be a human being and if there is purpose in human life and existence.

3. e. Personal Worldview – What Knowledge Is

Explanation of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

3.75 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

4.25 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

5 points

Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of what knowledge is and what the sources of knowledge are.

3. e. Personal Worldview – Ethics, Right, and Wrong

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from

0 points

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from does not demonstrate an understanding of the related concepts or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates poor understanding of the related concepts.

3.75 points

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates a basic understanding of the related concepts.

4.25 points

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates a deep understanding of the related concepts.

5 points

Explanation of ethics and where the knowledge of right and wrong comes from demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the related concepts.

3. f. Personal Worldview – Purpose of Personal Human Life and Existence

Explanation of the purpose of personal human life and existence

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence, or explanation is not provided.

3.25 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.

3.75 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.

4.25 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.

5 points

Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the purpose of personal human life and existence.

4. Professional Practice

Explanation of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice

0 points

Explanation does not demonstrate an understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice, or explanation is not provided.

6.5 points

Explanation demonstrates poor understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

7.5 points

Explanation demonstrates a basic understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

8.5 points

Explanation demonstrates a deep understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

10 points

Explanation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the influence of personal worldview values in decision-making within current or future professional practice.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

3.9 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

4.5 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

5.1 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

2.6 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

3 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

3.4 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.