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Famous Enlightenment Philosopher 
Famous Philosopher
Students choose a famous philosopher and conduct research and complete a biography research paper of the person's life using the given template. A poster collage is second component.
Rubric Code: CXB32WC
By drtlyle
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Subject: Philosophy  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric FAMOUS PERSON RESEARCH PAPER
  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging/ Fair

1 pts

Ideas & Content

Distinguished

Includes abundant pertinent information and details about the famous person that indicate how the individual became famous.
Proficient

Includes many important facts & applicable details about the famous figure with some indication of how that person became famous.
Emerging/ Fair

Covers only some of factual details of the famous figure and includes some details but simple and figure presented.
Organization

Distinguished

Created a well-organized biography of the person, reflecting a complex writing style that includes interesting facts.
Proficient

Well-organized with appropriate flow and transitions. Generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.). Variety of sentences (length, type, and structure).
Emerging/ Fair

Simple style with limited organizational pattern. Some variety in sentence length and structure.
Impact/ Importance

Why was the philosopher important/considered famous? Does this philosopher have an impact on your life today?
Distinguished

Student goes into depth about the importance of each philosopher. Student analyzes why the philosopher is considered famous. Student is able to fully explain the philosophers impact on society today.
Proficient

Student briefly explains the importance of less than half of the philosophers and why they are famous. Student briefly tells some of the philosophers impact on society today.
Emerging/ Fair

Student barely explains the importance of any of the philosophers and why they are famous. Student fails to describe the impact of the philosophers on society today.
Overall Presentation

Distinguished

Project is appealing to look at. Well organized and easy to read. Contains all elements and very little grammar problems.
Proficient

Project is partially appealing to look at. Lacks some organization and hard to read at times. Contains about half of the elements and has several grammar problems.
Emerging/ Fair

Project is not appealing to look at. Very disorganized and hard to understand. Does not contain an introduction and conclusion. Does not contain all necessary elements of project.
Grammar

Distinguished

Few (0-2) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues within detailed text.
Proficient

Some (3-4) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues.
Emerging/ Fair

Numerous (at least 5) spelling, punctuation, run-on sentences, fragments, and/or other grammar issues due to poor editing.



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