Religion analytical essay
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Week 7 Assignment: Analytical Essay
- DueFeb 23 by 11:59pm
- Points200
- Submittinga file upload
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 8, 9, 10
- Lesson
- Minimum of 6 scholarly sources (at least 2 for Judaism, 2 for Christianity, & 2 for Islam)
- Please review criteria for scholarly sources.
Instructions
In a short essay, complete the following:
- Explain the historical relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. What are their geographical connections? What are their historical timelines?
- Analyze the historical relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in order to make an argument about the similarities and differences between the three religions. Select one main example from the following list on which to focus your comparison: the nature of God, the nature of Jesus, Holy Books, or Salvation. Your analysis should span multiple paragraphs and utilize specific examples.
- Conclude by examining the current relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam today. How has globalization influenced or affected the current relationship?
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 6 scholarly sources)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.Weekly Objectives (WO)
WO4.1, 4.2, 6.11-6.13, 7.3Due 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
5.0 pts Outstanding 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.
