Analytical essay
Question Description
January 2020
Week 7 Assignment: Analytical Essay
- DueFeb 23 by11:59pm
- 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 theirhistorical timelines?
- Analyze the historical relationship between Judaism, Christianity,and Islam in order to make an argument about the similarities anddifferences between the three religions. Select one main example fromthe following list on which to focus your comparison: the nature of God,the nature of Jesus, Holy Books, or Salvation. Your analysis shouldspan multiple paragraphs and utilize specific examples.
- Conclude by examining the current relationship between Judaism,Christianity, and Islam today. How has globalization influenced oraffected the current relationship?
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 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, 7.3
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
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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
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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
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35.0ptsOutstanding Paperis clear and cohesive. Central idea is developed and expanded.Introduction and Conclusion support the overall flow of the paper. |
29.75ptsAbove 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
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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
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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
Total Points:200.0
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