OUTLINE REL

OUTLINE CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC RUBRICS

This is a 2000 level course and in REL it is expected that

each 2000 level course will have a research component.

The Outline fulfills this expectation.

1. Absolutely no personal opinions are allowed. This is a

research instrument only. If you feel compelled to share

your personal opinion, the Outline will be returned with an

“R” … you can “repair” OR get an “F” .

2. The Topic will cover at least one organized religion

we’re studying in class.

3. A key is balance…showing fairly and objectively

positions held by liberal, moderate and traditional

points of view. For instance, take Abortion:

in Protestant Christianity liberals are “pro choice,” moderates

accept Abortion in cases of rape, incest, danger to the life of mother

or child; traditionalists do not accept abortion in any circumstance.

You will give examples of churches that fit into each category.

NO PERSONAL OPINIONS.

4. You will use “qualifying” language and avoid words like “all,” “everyone,” and the like.

5. Avail yourself of the opportunity to show me a rough draft, if

you are not sure of your work.

6. YOU WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AT THE END OF YOUR

OUTLINE TEXT.

I have read the Outline Controversial Topic rubrics and

followed them here. Initial please.