02 Nov This assignment is designed to help you recognize whether you are an insider to a particular tradition or not. For some, the answer is easy because they practice a particular faith re
This assignment is designed to help you recognize whether you are an insider to a particular tradition or not. For some, the answer is easy because they practice a particular faith regularly. For others, it may take more reflection to consider your proximity to a certain tradition. Others may not feel as if they have a religious tradition and that is fine so long as you strive to explain the philosophy or principles that guide you. This exercise should give you a greater understanding of yourself and your relation, if any, to religious traditions.
Write a one-page paper about your religious background (denomination or branch of a particular religious tradition) or non-religious background (philosophy of life or guiding principles etc.). If possible, include your parents’ background as well. FORMAT: Papers can be single or double-spaced (in order to give you flexibility on how much you want to share), and in Times New Roman 12 pt. font with standard margins.
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Criteria |
Excellent |
Adequate |
Inadequate |
Criterion Score |
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Organization and Aim BA.REL: SLO 5.2 |
10 points The paper focuses on the topic, and doesn’t wander. Ideas and details are clearly communicated. The paper has a brief introduction, and conclusion. |
5 points Student does not clearly identify his/her reflections about the topic; may veer from topic. |
0 points The paper is not focused on the topic at all, and seems to ignore the rubric. |
Score of Organization and Aim BA.REL: SLO 5.2, / 10 |
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Grammar and Spelling |
10 points The paper is well-written, and may contain one or two minor errors. |
5 points The grammar and spelling are not distracting but the paper contains several minor errors. |
0 points The paper contains several grammar, and spelling errors that distract from discussion of the topic. |
Score of Grammar and Spelling, / 10 |
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Formatting |
10 points The paper completely meets the required format for number of pages, and is written in Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins all around. The paper contains a title, and contains the student name. |
5 points The paper is mostly in the correct format but neglects one or two criteria. |
0 points The paper does not meet required page number, and seems to disregard the rubric. |
Score of Formatting, / 10 |
Total
Score of My Background Paper Rubric (KA),
/ 30
Overall Score
Excellent
11 points minimum
Adequate
5 points minimum
Inadequate
0 points minimum
