Write an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview. Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term "spirituality," and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following seven basic worldview questions: 1. What is prime reality? 2. What is the nature of the world around you? 3. What is a human being? 4. What happens to a person at death? 5. Why is it possible to know anything at all? 6. How do people know what is right or wrong? 7. What is the meaning of human history? Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. At least 3 references in APA     Personal Worldview Inventory 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 25.0 %Comprehension of Pertinent Terms The concept of spirituality is not analyzed clearly, and no distinctions are made among possible meanings of the term. Only one meaning for the term spirituality is assumed. There is no discussion or discernible grasp of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. There is surface coverage of the concept of spirituality, with some distinctions, but demonstrating poor or unclear grasp of these distinctions. There is a poor grasp and application of scientism and postmodernism to the concept of spirituality. At least two senses of spirituality are distinguished, though the grasp of that distinction may be shallow. Grasp of scientism and postmodernism is limited to its definition, with some demonstration that its full application and significance is grasped, even if minimally. At least two senses of spirituality, including from the text, are distinguished. Description of how spirituality is broadly defined in the context of scientism and postmodernism is provided and sufficiently demonstrates a grasp of the meaning of these concepts. Several possible definitions of the term spirituality, including from the text, are clearly articulated and distinguished. Description of how spirituality is broadly defined in the context of scientism and postmodernism is provided and clearly demonstrates a grasp of the meaning of these concepts. 45.0 %Personal Worldview Analysis The analysis does not answer all seven questions and there is no discussion of the interconnection of the questions and their implications. The analysis answers all seven questions but with min.

1. Write an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview.
Briefly discuss the various possible
meanings of the term "spirituality," and your understanding of
the concepts of pluralism,
scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following
seven basic worldview
questions:
1. What is prime reality?
2. What is the nature of the world around you?
3. What is a human being?
4. What happens to a person at death?
5. Why is it possible to know anything at all?
6. How do people know what is right or wrong?
7. What is the meaning of human history?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located
in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the
Student Success Center.
At least 3 references in APA

2. Personal Worldview Inventory
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than
Satisfactory
65.00%
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
25.0
%Comprehension
of Pertinent
Terms

3. The concept of
spirituality is
not analyzed
clearly, and no
distinctions are
made among
possible
meanings of the
term. Only one
meaning for the
term spirituality
is assumed.
There is no
discussion or
discernible
grasp of the
concepts of
pluralism,
scientism, and
postmodernism.
There is
surface
coverage of the
concept of
spirituality,
with some
distinctions,
but
demonstrating
poor or unclear
grasp of these
distinctions.
There is a poor
grasp and

4. application of
scientism and
postmodernism
to the concept
of spirituality.
At least two
senses of
spirituality are
distinguished,
though the
grasp of that
distinction may
be shallow.
Grasp of
scientism and
postmodernism
is limited to its
definition, with
some
demonstration
that its full
application and
significance is
grasped, even
if minimally.
At least two
senses of
spirituality,
including from
the text, are
distinguished.
Description of
how
spirituality is

5. broadly
defined in the
context of
scientism and
postmodernism
is provided and
sufficiently
demonstrates a
grasp of the
meaning of
these concepts.
Several
possible
definitions of
the term
spirituality,
including from
the text, are
clearly
articulated and
distinguished.
Description of
how
spirituality is
broadly defined
in the context
of scientism
and
postmodernism
is provided and
clearly
demonstrates a

6. grasp of the
meaning of
these concepts.
45.0 %Personal
Worldview
Analysis
The analysis
does not
answer all
seven questions
and there is no
discussion of
the
interconnection
of the questions
and their
implications.
The analysis
answers all
seven
questions but
with minimal
thought and
any attempt at
interconnection
of the
questions has
little to no
relevance.

7. The analysis
answers all
seven questions
thoughtfully
and in a
detailed
manner. The
analysis hints
at the
interconnection
of the
questions and
their
implications.
The analysis
answers all
seven
questions
thoughtfully
and in a
detailed
manner. The
analysis
recognizes the
interconnection
of the
questions and
their
implications.
The analysis
answers all
seven questions
thoughtfully
and in a

8. detailed
manner. The
analysis
thoroughly
explains the
interconnection
of the
questions and
their
implications.
20.0
%Organization
and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis
Development and
Purpose
Paper lacks any
discernible
overall purpose
or organizing
claim.
Thesis and/or
main claim are
insufficiently
developed
and/or vague;
purpose is not
clear.
Thesis and/or

9. main claim are
apparent and
appropriate to
purpose.
Thesis and/or
main claim are
clear and
forecast the
development
of the paper. It
is descriptive
and reflective
of the
arguments and
appropriate to
the purpose.
Thesis and/or
main claim are
comprehensive.
The essence of
the paper is
contained
within the
thesis. Thesis
statement
makes the
purpose of the
paper clear.
8.0 %Argument
Logic and
Construction

10. Statement of
purpose is not
justified by the
conclusion. The
conclusion does
not support the
claim made.
Argument is
incoherent and
uses
noncredible
sources.
Sufficient
justification of
claims is
lacking.
Argument
lacks
consistent
unity. There
are obvious
flaws in the
logic. Some
sources have
questionable
credibility.
Argument is
orderly, but
may have a few
inconsistencies.
The argument
presents
minimal
justification of

11. claims.
Argument
logically, but
not thoroughly,
supports the
purpose.
Sources used
are credible.
Introduction
and conclusion
bracket the
thesis.
Argument
shows logical
progression.
Techniques of
argumentation
are evident.
There is a
smooth
progression of
claims from
introduction to
conclusion.
Most sources
are
authoritative.
Clear and
convincing
argument
presents a
persuasive
claim in a
distinctive and

12. compelling
manner. All
sources are
authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics
of Writing
Surface errors
are pervasive
Frequent and
repetitive
Some
mechanical
Prose is largely
free of
Writer is
clearly in
(includes spelling,
punctuation,
grammar,
language use)
enough that
they impede
communication
of meaning.
Inappropriate
word choice or

13. sentence
construction is
used.
mechanical
errors distract
the reader.
Inconsistencies
in language
choice
(register) or
word choice
are present.
Sentence
structure is
correct but not
varied.
errors or typos
are present, but
are not overly
distracting to
the reader.
Correct and
varied sentence
structure and
audience-
appropriate
language are
employed.
mechanical
errors,
although a few
may be
present. The

14. writer uses a
variety of
effective
sentence
structures and
figures of
speech.
command of
standard,
written,
academic
English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper
Format (use of
appropriate style
for the major and
assignment)
Template is not
used
appropriately,
or
documentation
format is rarely
followed
correctly.
Appropriate
template is
used, but some
elements are
missing or
mistaken. A

15. lack of control
with
formatting is
apparent.
Appropriate
template is
used.
Formatting is
correct,
although some
minor errors
may be present.
Appropriate
template is
fully used.
There are
virtually no
errors in
formatting
style.
All format
elements are
correct.
5.0
%Documentation
of Sources
(citations,
footnotes,
references,
bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to

16. assignment and
style)
Sources are not
documented.
Documentation
of sources is
inconsistent or
incorrect, as
appropriate to
assignment and
style, with
numerous
formatting
errors.
Sources are
documented, as
appropriate to
assignment and
style, although
some
formatting
errors may be
present.
Sources are
documented,
as appropriate
to assignment
and style, and
format is
mostly correct.
Sources are

17. completely and
correctly
documented, as
appropriate to
assignment and
style, and
format is free
of error.
100 %Total
Weightage