History homework help. HIS 301 Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Understanding religious belief helps us to see the reason for dynamic growth in Asian, African, and European cultures. Select either three of the religions that
have been covered in Module Two (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Shinto), or three religions within the regions studied thus far, for comparison. For instance,
Judaism or Viking mythology might not appear in the module itself, but including either in the paper is encouraged. In a two-page paper, draw parallels and
contrasts among these religions according to the theme of your choice: ritual, social values, authority, or economic influence. You will need to summarize each
religion’s relationship with your chosen theme to draw conclusions about the relative comparisons at the end of your paper.
You may consider deities, prayer, sacrifice, ritual, administrative structure, or influence as a way to focus your comparison of these religions. Ultimately, what do
these religions tell us about the historical culture in which they were followed?
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman
font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in Chicago/Turabian format. Note: The paper must include the description of world religions from 3000
BCE to 900 CE.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Religion Proposal Describes world religions from
3000 BCE to 900 CE
Describes each religion;
however, religions are
inaccurate according to the
assignment required dates
Does not identify or describe
three world religions between
3000 BCE to 900 CE
20
Theme Meets “Proficient” criteria and
the historical theme for each
religion is substantiated with
research-based evidence
Identifies a social or historical
theme for each religion,
including but not limited to:
rituals, social values, authority,
economic influence
Social or historical theme for
each religion is identified but
requires more research from
primary sources
Does not identify a social or a
historical theme
20
Compare and
Contrast
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
contrasts and comparisons
suggested for each religion are
substantiated with researchbased evidence
Compares and contrasts the
selected religions based on the
chosen theme and emphasizes
both their common traits and
distinctive historical differences
Either compares or contrasts
the religions, or each
description lacks details and
does not emphasize both their
common traits and distinctive
historical differences (55%)
Does not compare or contrast
the religions
20
Historical Context Meets “Proficient” criteria and
explains the historical context
for the religious differences
while substantiating claims with
scholarly evidence
Explains the historical context
for these religious differences
and what the religions tell us
about the historical culture in
which they were followed
Explains the historical context
for the religious differences but
does not specifically describe
the historical culture in which
they were followed
Does not explain or describe
the historical context for these
religions or their differences
20
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
20
Earned Total 100%
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