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MISSION ECE/Philosophy STATEMENT Assigned: January 22, 2009 Draft Due: February 3, 2009 Final Version Due: April 30, 2009
Purpose One of the primary objectives of the course is to study the fundamental structure of human personhood, the grounding of moral action, and the development of moral character as the precondition of integral performance in a profession (ECE/Philosophy 316 Course Syllabus, Objective #5). Throughout the semester, we will study many different texts, but one of the most important texts you will study is yourself. Focus The task of self-knowledge is extraordinarily complex and is an essential component within the university curriculum. The task is indeed a life-long project. Yet we will endeavor to take at least a step forward in this important field of study. The goal of writing a personal mission statement is to study the uniqueness of who you are as a human being. Who are you? What are your fundamental gifts and abilities? What are the events in your historical narrative that have shaped you into the person you are? What are your life goals? What are your dreams and aspirations? In what capacity do you envision yourself working in society and actualizing your potential as a human being? How do you see your future vocation as a context for bringing a greater good into this world? How will you achieve your goals? What are the next steps that are set before you? These and other questions related to the theme of human personhood you are free to explore in your paper. In short, your mission statement is a focused reflection on yourself and your life journey and should address three important questions: Who are you? Where are you going? And how will you arrive at your destination? In preparation for this essay, study the reading on Principles of Personal that Vision is assigned for class #5 and reflect on the implications of this reading for the drafting of your work. We will evaluate your essay looking at the substance of your analysis and the clarity of your exposition. Format Your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length, double-spaced in 12-point type, with one-inch margins. Check your page settings to insure that the margins are set correctly. Include an opening page, with your name, submission date, and a descriptive title that provides for the reader a window into your work. Remember to include your draft along with your final version.
GRADING CRITERIA 10 Points Total
Substantive Analysis 3: Demonstrates strong self-understanding. 2: Beginning analysis of fundamental questions. 1: Lack of sustained substantive analysis.
Clarity and Organization 3: Organization of the paper is well-structured, with appropriate transitions. Paragraphs are coherent and ideas are clear. 2: Most paragraphs have a clear purpose, but more carefully constructed transitions between paragraphs and a more tightly kn...