Q After reading the Context Essay, you will prepare an essay based on your reading. The Thematic Essay should be approximately 750 words in length and address the following points: 1. The roles of Plato, Aristotle, and Plotinus in defining the characteristics of the Great Chain of Being. 2. The roles of Augustine and Aquinas in integrating the Chain into Western European Christianity. 3. Why including the Chain as part of Western Christianity was so important in shaping Western history. In all your written essay assignments, there are two areas that will form the basis for evaluating your essays: how well you understand the material and how well you can convey your understanding to a reader. You will be evaluated on such important contributors to clarity as grammar, punctuation, syntax, and the logical arrangement of your thoughts. Remember that if you have not clearly presented your ideas to your evaluator, they will be unable to tell how well you understand the subject of the assignment. Rubric LSIS 5133 Standardized Essay Rubric (100 pts) LSIS 5133 Standardized Essay Rubric (100 pts) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdherence to prompt 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks Student followed the prompt and instructions provided for the essay including length requirement. 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Student partially followed the prompt and instructions provided for the essay. 0 pts No Marks Student did not follow the prompt and instructions provided for the essay if an essay was submitted at all. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus of essay 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks The student employed a consistent thesis throughout the essay. 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks The student employed a thesis in most parts of the essay. 0 pts No Marks The student did not employ a consistent thesis throughout the essay if an essay was submitted at all. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting style and quality 10 to >6.0 pts Full Marks The essay had no errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style. 6 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks The essay had some errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style. 0 pts No Marks The essay had many errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style if an essay was submitted at all. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis & evidence 30 to >18.0 pts Full Marks The student conducted a strong critical analysis of the topic and incorporated evidence from the text that is relevant to the argument. 18 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks The student conducted a sufficient analysis of the topic and incorporated evidence from the text that is only somewhat relevant to the argument. 0 pts No Marks The student conducted a weak critical analysis of the topic and did not incorporate evidence from the text that was relevant to the argument if an essay was submitted at all. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks The essay is arranged logically and contains all required sections. 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks The essay is adequately organized and is missing at most one section. 0 pts No Marks The essay has poor organization and is missing two or more sections. 20 pts Total Points: 100