Religion Comparison For this assignment, develop an essay comparing one of the following groupings: • Islam and Christianity • Islam and Judaism, OR • Christianity and Judaism
Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 5 Develop an essay comparing one of the following groupings: Islam and Christianity Islam and Judaism OR Christianity and Judaism In your essay: 1. Analyze the similiarities and differences of the history, basic beliefs, and influence on law and social justice. 2. Summarize and analyze 1 specific example of a conflict between the two religions. After careful analysis of this conflict, explain why you believe the conflict existed. Your paper should be 2 -3 pages in length in proper APA format while citing a minimum of 3 sources. Ensure you properly organize your essay including an introduction with thesis state ment and a conclusion. Students: Be sure to read the criteria , by whic h your paper will be evaluated , before you write, and again after you write. The rubric that will be used for grading this assignment is located on the next page. HIS101 – World Civilizations I Unit 5 : Religion Comparison Assignment Evaluation Rubric for Religion Comparison Assignment CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary Thesis No thesis or unclear or incomplete and does not demonstrate an understanding of social studies concepts. 0-1 Point Weak, inadequately developed, and marginally demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts. 2-3 Points Clear, well -developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts. 4-5 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for HISTORY Similarities and Differences Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis for the similarities and differences of history .
0-3 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis for the simila rities and differences of history .
4-7 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
Analysis for the similarities and differences of history shows depth . 8-10 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for BASIC BELIEFS Similarities and Differences Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis of the similarities and differences of basic beliefs . 0-3 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis of the similarities and differences of basic beliefs . 4-7 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
Analysis of the similarities and differences of basic beliefs . 8-10 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for INFLUENCE ON SOCIETY Similarities and Differences Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis for the similarities and differences of influence on society . 0-3 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis for the similarities and differences of influence on society . 4-7 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
Analysis for the similarities and differences of influence on society shows depth. 8-10 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis of RELIGIOUS CONFLICT Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis of the similarities and differences of religious conflict . 0-3 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis of the similarities and differences of religious conflict . 4-7 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
Analysis of the similarities and differences of religious conflict shows depth. 8-10 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for WHY CONFLICTS EXIST BETWEEN RELIGIONS Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis of why conflicts exist between religions. 0-3 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis of why conflicts exist between religions. 4-7 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.
Analysis of why conflicts exist between religions shows depth. 8-10 Points Clear and Professional W riting and Format Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. 0-6 Points Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. 7-13 Points Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free. 14 -20 Points Total 75 Points