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Kaplan Sacramento Influence of Modernity & Globalization on Buddhism Essay

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This final essay should be approximately 2000 words, double spaced. You should provide at least six peer reviewed sources to help substantiate points made throughout you essays. Just as with the Mini Essays, you must use Chicago Style for references. At the beginning of your essay, please write out fully which prompt you will be writing about, as sometimes it is not always clear for me as a reader.

You are required to choose one of the following prompts for your final essay.

  • How has art influenced the development and understanding of Buddhism throughout history?
  • Buddhism has adapted with many cultural and societal changes as it spread around the globe throughout history. How have modernity and globalization influenced the message and expansion of Buddhism within recent history?
  • How are women perceived within the different schools of Buddhism? Have those perceptions changed over time? Why or why not?
  • Buddhism has often found itself involved in violent actions, and have even been known to develop skills in martial arts. How is violence perceived in Buddhism? Do warrior monks or even Buddhist forms of terrorism fit within the spectrum of Buddhist teachings? Why or why not?
  • What role does karma play in Buddhism? Who does it affect, and how does it affect them in this life, the afterlife, and the next life?
  • According to the second noble truth, greed/craving give rise to suffering. What did the Buddha mean by greed/craving and how do they cause suffering? How do these apply to love and compassion for others?
  • What is the Lotus Sutra and why is it so important to Japanese Buddhism?

    • Rubric

    Rubric with Guide for Improvement

    Rubric with Guide for Improvement
    Criteria Ratings Pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagementThis judges your ability to answer the prompt. It not only includes content, but also ensures you adhere to the length requirements
    45 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. You have clearly answered the prompt fully and reached the word length requirement.

    		 39.15 pts

    Very Good

    This answered the prompt, but only superficially. More depth is required. This may have also been short of the required word length.

    		 33.3 pts

    Good

    This doesn’t really address the prompt fully, and/or does not meet the word length requirements. More is required.

    		 27.45 pts

    Satisfactory

    Does not really address the prompt, and is significantly short of the word length requirements.

    		 21.6 pts

    Fail

    Fails to address the prompt in any meaningful way.

    		 0 pts

    No Marks

    45 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledgeThis judges your ability to understand the greater issues at play within the prompt. It not only includes understanding, but also examines how these themes relate to larger themes in the class or in the world.
    40 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. You have clearly understand and have addressed the issues at play.

    		 34.8 pts

    Very Good

    This shows a pretty good understanding of the material, but some points were confused or unclear.

    		 29.6 pts

    Good

    There were some significant parts that demonstrated a lack of understanding or were unclear.

    		 24.4 pts

    Satisfactory

    Does not really understand or address the issues at play, but does touch on some of the themes raised in class.

    		 19.2 pts

    Fail

    Fails to understand the issues in any meaningful way.

    		 0 pts

    No Marks

    40 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical analysisThis judges your ability to critically analyze the issues in a meaningful way. It shows your ability to think for yourself, and support your claims with evidence.
    45 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. You have clearly demonstrated you critical analysis of the material by digesting the material and using original thought to explain your understanding.

    		 39.15 pts

    Very Good

    This shows a some strong critical analysis, but has relied too heavily on other’s ideas and opinions, without contributing much of your own thinking.

    		 33.3 pts

    Good

    Much of your ideas were lost, but instead only relied on opinions of others to do the thinking for you. It tends to be only a series of quotes and cited material, without your voice entering into the picture.

    		 27.45 pts

    Satisfactory

    Does not really provide much critical analysis either from others or yourself.

    		 21.6 pts

    Fail

    Fails to provide any sort of analysis at all.

    		 0 pts

    No Marks

    45 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearchThis judges your ability to research your material. You should have at least 6 peer reviewed sources.
    30 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. You have not only met, but exceeded the requirements for finding and utilizing peer reviewed sources relevant to the issues.

    		 26.1 pts

    Very Good

    This was very good. You have met the minimum requirements for finding peer reviewed sources relevant to the issues.

    		 22.2 pts

    Good

    This does not meet the required number of peer reviewed sources, but does have at least some.

    		 18.3 pts

    Satisfactory

    This has sources, but they are not peer reviewed or not relevant to the issues.

    		 0 pts

    Incomplete

    Fails to provide any meaningful research at all.

    30 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure/Flow/GrammarThis judges your ability to organize your thoughts in your essay in a clear and well structured manner. It also demonstrates a writing style that complements the information you are trying to portray.
    20 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. Your writing is clear and easy to follow from point to point. Is structured well, with no/very few grammatical mistakes, and flows nicely from start to finish.

    		 17.4 pts

    Very Good

    This was very good, but had a number of grammatical mistakes and/or issues with flow. Be sure to look at my writing tips for things to avoid.

    		 14.8 pts

    Good

    This had significant grammar and/or structural issues. The points were difficult to follow and seemed to lack flow from one point to another.

    		 12.2 pts

    Satisfactory

    Some structure but hard to follow

    		 9.6 pts

    Fail

    Not really structured at all and/or very difficult to read.

    		 0 pts

    No Marks

    20 pts

    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationThis judges your ability to properly cite your research and resources. I require the use of Chicago (CMS) style. I have provided a resource through my writing tip about how to use the style of citation.
    20 pts

    Excellent

    Full marks have been achieved. You have citied everything perfectly.

    		 17.4 pts

    Very Good

    This was close, but there was some inconsistency in your citations. Sometimes you got it, and sometimes you didn’t.

    		 14.8 pts

    Good

    This was good, but you are likely missing some information in your footnotes/bibliography.

    		 12.2 pts

    Satisfactory

    This means your are probably confusing Chicago style with other styles, or you have used Chicago style, but forgot a bibliography.

    		 9.6 pts

    Fail

    Simply did not use Chicago style at all. You may have used another style perfectly, but that is not what I require.

    		 0 pts

    Incomplete

    Failed to use any footnotes and/or bibliography at all through your essay, neglecting to properly cite any information.

    20 pts

    Total Points: 200

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