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Week 3 Assignment: Comparison-Contrast Essay
- DueJan 26 by11:59pm
- Points200
- Submittinga file upload
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 4
- Lesson
- Minimum of 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 clearlystates your central claim, thoughtful examples and analysis in your bodyparagraphs, 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.
Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO5.1, 5.6, 5.8
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Written Analysis Grading Rubric – 200 pts
Written Analysis Grading Rubric – 200 pts
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5.0ptsOutstanding
Meets length requirement
0.0ptsNo Effort
Does not meet length requirement
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
20.0ptsOutstanding
Addresses all aspects of the assignment.
17.0ptsAbove Average
Addresses most aspects of the assignment.
15.0ptsAverage
Addresses some aspects of the assignment.
12.0ptsBelow Average
Addresses few aspects of the assignment.
0.0ptsNo Effort
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis & Support
100.0ptsOutstanding
Throughoutthe whole work, the writing shows depth of critical thought; leveragescourse materials and outside resources to support assertions; supportsclaims with detailed and persuasive examples.
85.0ptsAbove Average
Throughoutmost 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.
75.0ptsAverage
Throughoutsome 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.
60.0ptsBelow Average
Throughoutlittle 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.
0.0ptsNo Effort
100.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
35.0ptsOutstanding
Paperis clear and cohesive. Central idea is developed and expanded.Introduction and Conclusion support the overall flow of the paper.
29.75 ptsAbove Average
Paperis basically well-organized and clear. Central idea is clearlydiscernible and is developed with a minimum of non-related materialpresent.
26.25ptsAverage
Paper has some issues with flow and cohesion. Central ideas are stated, but not developed. Paper lacks organization.
21.0ptsBelow Average
Paper lacks organization and has difficulty staying on track. Central themes are difficult to identify.
0.0ptsNo Effort
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
25.0ptsOutstanding
Throughoutthe whole work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is free ofmajor errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstrates strongword choice and sentence variety.
21.25ptsAbove Average
Throughoutmost of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is freeof major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstratesstrong word choice and sentence variety.
18.75ptsAverage
Throughoutsome of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; is freeof major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstratesstrong word choice and sentence variety.
15.0ptsBelow Average
Throughoutlittle of the work, the writing actively engages with the topic; isfree of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; demonstratesstrong word choice and sentence variety.
0.0ptsNo Effort
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
15.0ptsOutstanding
Throughoutthe whole work, in-text references are formatted using APA style;references page includes complete bibliographic information for sourcesusing APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APAstyle.
12.75ptsAbove Average
Throughoutmost of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style;references page includes complete bibliographic information for sourcesusing APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APAstyle.
11.25ptsAverage
Throughoutsome of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style;references page includes complete bibliographic information for sourcesusing APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APAstyle.
9.0ptsBelow Average
Throughoutlittle of the work, in-text references are formatted using APA style;references page includes complete bibliographic information for sourcesusing APA style; format (margins, spacing font size) adheres to APAstyle.
0.0ptsNo Effort
15.0 pts
