Required Resources
Read/review the
following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 4
- 4 scholarly sources (at least 2 for Hinduism & 2 for Buddhism)
Instructions
Select one of the
following pairs and compare and contrast these ideas in the religious
traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism:
- Self/No-self
- Samsara/Nirvana
- Karma/Rebirth
Your paper should include an introduction and thesis that clearly states your central claim, thoughtful examples and analysis in your body paragraphs, and a conclusion to finalize your thoughts.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1200-1400 words (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 4 scholarly sources)
Grading
This activity will be
graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Rubric
Written Analysis Grading Rubric – 200 pts
| Written Analysis Grading Rubric – 200 pts | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength | 5.0 pts Outstanding Meets length requirement 0.0 pts No Effort Does not meet length requirement | 5.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 20.0 pts Outstanding Addresses all aspects of the assignment. 17.0 pts Above Average Addresses most aspects of the assignment. 15.0 pts Average Addresses some aspects of the assignment. 12.0 pts Below Average Addresses few aspects of the assignment. 0.0 pts No Effort | 20.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis & Support | 100.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages course materials and outside resources to support assertions; supports claims with detailed and persuasive examples. 85.0 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages course materials and outside resources to support assertions; supports claims with detailed and persuasive examples. 75.0 pts Average Throughout some of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages course materials and outside resources to support assertions; supports claims with detailed and persuasive examples. 60.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leverages course materials and outside resources to support assertions; supports claims with detailed and persuasive examples. 0.0 pts No Effort | 100.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization | 35.0 pts Outstanding Paper is clear and cohesive. Central idea is developed and expanded. Introduction and Conclusion support the overall flow of the paper. 29.75 pts Above Average Paper is basically well-organized and clear. Central idea is clearly discernible and is developed with a minimum of non-related material present. 26.25 pts Average Paper has some issues with flow and cohesion. Central ideas are stated, but not developed. Paper lacks organization. 21.0 pts Below Average Paper lacks organization and has difficulty staying on track. Central themes are difficult to identify. 0.0 pts No Effort | 35.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting | 25.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. 21.25 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. 18.75 pts Average Throughout some of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. 15.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety. 0.0 pts No Effort | 25.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting | 15.0 pts Outstanding Throughout the whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style. 12.75 pts Above Average Throughout most of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style. 11.25 pts Average Throughout some of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style. 9.0 pts Below Average Throughout little of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style; references page includes complete bibliographic information for sources using APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APA style. 0.0 pts No Effort | 15.0 pts |
| Total Points: 200.0 |
