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Unit 7 Reflective Essay

Unit 7 Reflective Essay

Q A formal paper of at least 2 pages describing what stood out in Holton’s book and why. What insight did you draw from this material, and how might it affect your perspective? Cite where appropriate and include a proper APA-style reference list at the end. Rubric Reflective Essay Rubric Reflective Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus of Essay 60 to >51.96 pts Advanced The student responded thoroughly to the identified topic and employed a consistent thesis throughout the essay 51.96 to >44.04 pts Proficient The student responded adequately to the identified topic and employed a thesis throughout most of the essay 44.04 to >36.0 pts Needs Improvement The student somewhat responded to the identified topic and employed a thesis in several parts of the essay 36 to >0 pts Poor The student did not respond to the identified topic or employ a thesis throughout the essay 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence 20 to >17.33 pts Advanced The student incorporated sources where appropriate, and the sources are relevant to the argument 17.33 to >14.67 pts Proficient The student incorporated sources where appropriate, and the sources are mostly relevant to the argument 14.67 to >12.0 pts Needs Improvement The student incorporated sources where appropriate, but the sources are only somewhat relevant to the argument 12 to >0 pts Poor The student failed to incorporated sources where appropriate, or the sources are irrelevant to the argument 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style and Quality 10 to >8.67 pts Advanced The essay had no errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 8.67 to >7.33 pts Proficient The essay had a few errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 7.33 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement The essay had several errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 6 to >0 pts Poor The essay had many errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength 10 to >8.67 pts Advanced The student met the length requirement 8.67 to >7.33 pts Proficient The essay was slightly longer or shorter than the length requirement 7.33 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement The essay was much longer or shorter than the length requirement 6 to >0 pts Poor The student did not meet the length requirement 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext Need additional Help

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Holton asserts that today’s leaders of society generally know very little about science and fail to grasp a true understanding of the world around them. Their ignorance also stems from the scientific shortcomings of our educational system. This failure to comprehend often manifests itself in a lack of support for and a distrust of scientists and their research. Holton does a fantastic job of recognizing and delineating fundamental elements of the scientific effort, both in the historical sense and in modern science. His themes are central to an understanding of the nature of science.