Buddhism

Capstone Paper for each tradition:

Given that the goal of inter-religious dialogue is both mutual understanding and respect, please write a one page (single spaced) paper on the tradition that we have just completed studying. Select Buddhism(end of November) and write several paragraphs on your impression of it.

Begin with a paragraph on how you used to perceive it, and remark on how your newfound knowledge and insight has bred a deeper understanding of and respect for the tradition. Then in a second paragraph, try to summarize what you believe are the key aspects of the religion, and how its practitioners go about cultivating religious devotion and moral development. In the last paragraph, please discuss what you most respect about the tradition. In other words, if you had to integrate one or two of their beliefs or practices, which one would it be and why. Discuss how the tradition could actually add to your own religious identity.

Only put your name in the top left hand corner of the paper. I don’t need anything else, like Georgetown Prep, the date, etc.

Proof read your paper out loud. Silent proof reading often means that you’re simply reading what is in your head rather than what’s on the screen. You will, in part, be graded on your grammar.

Grammar, content, organization, creativity and clarity will be the main considerations I use to grade your paper.

More description of the grading scale is below.

Grading Rubric

Criteria

Needs Work

(0-5 pts)

Getting There

(6-7 pts)

Good Effort

(8-9 pts)

Excellent

(10pts)

Content: Question is answered clearly and thoughtfully. All sources are referenced – Inside Islam, Obama speech, Muslims video, textbook, & primary sources. Solid presentation of ideas. Submitted to turnitin.com!

Organization: Essay is clearly organized, using paragraphs, an intro, body & conclusion. Logical flow of ideas is evident. Depth of understanding is present.

Creativity/ Risk: Shows reflection, creative thinking and expression. Essay moves beyond simple summary and synthesizes ideas and insights.

Grammar and Format:

Proofreading is evident. There are no spelling errors, grammar flows naturally and paper is stapled if needed & both sides of paper are used to save trees! Rubric is stapled to the back or printed on the back of page 3, as page 4 to save paper.

X-Factor: Essay demonstrates empathy and real insight. If a follower read your essay, they would appreciate your sensitivity and insight into the question.

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