FINAL PAPER: World View Chart Writing Assignment
Due Week 10 and worth 235 points
This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly
World View Chart Assignments.
Choose ONE (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human
nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this
assignment. Consider how the selected category relates to all of the religions
covered and to your own social or work experiences.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Select ONE (1)
category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing
this category. What is compelling about this category? Why is it important in
the study of religion?
2. Describe the
selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across
all of the religions studied. Show in what ways the category is significant for
each religion.
3. Give an example of
how you have noticed this category in your life, town or country. What impact
does this category have in the everyday lives of people who practice religion
in your area? (You do not have to give examples of all the religions in your
area, just one you have noticed besides any you practice). For example, in
Cincinnati, Ohio we have Hindu, Greek Orthodox, Catholic festivals in the
summer. So if my category were “Festivals and Celebrations” I could use those
events as my example.
4. Use at least three
(3) quality resources as references for the assignment and document your
sources using APA Style for in-text citations and references. Note: Wikipedia
and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
5. Write clearly and
coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.
Your assignment must:
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
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Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:
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Analyze what is meant by religion.
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Analyze the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by
major religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.
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Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide
range of cultures.
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Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs
are influenced by religion.
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Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant
to the course.
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Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.
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Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing
mechanics.
Please Provide At least 4 Sources
Grading Rubric
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Points: |
Final Paper |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below 60% F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D |
Fair 70-79% C |
Proficient 80-89% B |
Exemplary 90-100% A |
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1. Select one (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Weight: 25% |
Did not submit or incompletely selected one (1) category from the |
Insufficiently selected one (1) category from the completed World View |
Partially selected one (1) category from the completed World View |
Satisfactorily selected one (1) category from the completed World View |
Thoroughly selected one (1) category from the completed World View |
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2. Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected Weight: 30% |
Did not submit or incompletely described the selected content and Covered 0 -1 religion. |
Insufficiently described the selected content and explained the Covered 2-3 religions. |
Partially described the selected content and explained the Covered 4-6 religions. |
Satisfactorily described the selected content and explained the Covered 7-9 religions. |
Thoroughly described the selected content and explained the Covered all 10 religions. |
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3. Provide one (1) specific example of how the selected category is Weight: 15% |
Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) specific example of Covered 0-1 religions. |
Insufficiently provided one (1) specific example of how the selected Covered 2-3 religions. |
Partially provided one (1) specific example of how the selected Covered 4-6 religions. |
Satisfactorily provided one (1) specific example of how the selected Covered 7-9 religions. |
Thoroughly provided one (1) specific example of how the selected Covered all 10 religions. |
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4. Use at least three (3) quality resources as references for the Weight: 10% |
No references provided; 0 in-text citations |
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor |
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor |
Meets number of required references; all references high quality |
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality |
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5. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, Weight: 20% |
More than 8 errors present |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors pres |
