PHIL 200 Term Paper Fall20

PHIL 200 Term Paper Fall20

PHIL 200: Introduction to Philosophy
TERM PAPER ASSIGNMENT—Book Review: Sophie’s World

This will be one of the most interesting, challenging and memorable novels that you will read. In the novel, you will meet Sophie Amundsen and follow her on her journey through the centuries of history of human philosophy. As you journey along with her, you will discover much about the diverse range of philosophical thought. You will also engage with the mystery that troubles Sophie along the way—why are so many disturbing and unexplainable things occurring to her?

PHIL 200 Term Paper Fall20

After you complete the novel, you are to write a review of your experience with the novel. The content of your essay MUST focus, in order, on the following areas (see evaluation rubric below):

1. a)  Howcanyouanswer,foryourself,someofthephilosophicalquestionsthatSophieischallenged with by her professor? Choose at least three questions that Sophie received and answer them for yourself according to your own ideas and opinions.
2. b)  What were, for you, some of the most fascinating areas of philosophical history that you discovered in the course of the novel’s lessons? Choose at least two philosophers to discuss.
3. c)  Describe your reaction to the revelations of the mystery that troubles Sophie and the true identity of the book’s author. How did it affect your understanding of the book? How does this revelation relate to our own questions of existence? (Both these questions MUST be addressed!)

As you can clearly see, the book must be read in its entirety in order for you to properly respond in your review. Papers must be at least 1,000 words long and must conform to the rules of academic-quality standard written English.

PHIL 200 Term Paper Fall20

Essays that receive the highest grades will contain: an introduction; an intelligent, detailed and specific exploration of the three points listed above; and a final conclusion while meeting or exceeding the minimum word count (see evaluation rubric below). Book reviews are due Monday, November 2. Late papers will one point deducted for each day they are late unless prior arrangements have been made with your professor.

Essays should be submitted directly through the Sophie’s World Learning Module within Blackboard’s Lectures & Assignments menu. Electronic essays must be saved in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Do NOT submit files in any other type of electronic format.

Questions and comments about the book review assignment and the novel itself can be posted in the Sophie’s World discussion board forum, which is now open for student posts.

EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR BOOK REVIEW

Introduction
a) Answering Sophie’s questions b) Philosophical history
c) The book’s mystery/author’s ID Conclusion
Grammar, mechanics & style TOTAL POINTS

5 points 25 points 25 points 25 points 5 points 15 points 100 points

Go to the next page for a sample reading plan to help you complete the novel on time…

Sophie’s World Reading Plan

August 24-30: Aug. 31–Sept. 6: September 7-13: September 14-20: September 21-27: Sept. 28-Oct. 4: October 5-11: October 12-18: October 19-25: October 26-30:

Oct. 31–Nov. 2:

Read: Chapters 1-4 Read: Chapters 5-8 Read: Chapters 9-12 Read: Chapters 13-16 Read: Chapters 17-20 Read: Chapters 21-24 Read: Chapters 25-28 Read: Chapters 29-32 Read: Chapters 33-35

• Review assignment sheet; write preliminary notes in response to tasks • Create writing plan and detailed outline for First Draft
• Write First Draft
• Revision and rewriting of First Draft

• Final Proofreading; submission of Final Draft (due November 2)

PHIL 200 Term Paper Fall20

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