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 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.
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 Outcome Length
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 Outcome Content
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 Outcome Analysis & 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 Outcome Organization
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 Outcome Writing
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 Outcome APA: 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.
