Unit 5 Assignment (HIS101)
Unit 5 Assignment
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For this assignment, Develop an essay comparing one of the following groupings:
- Islam and Christianity
- Islam and Judaism, OR
- Christianity and Judaism
See the file attached above for the specific directions and expectations used for grading this assignment.
Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 5
Develop an essay comparing one of the following groupings:
Islam and Christianity
Islam and Judaism OR
Christianity and Judaism
In your essay:
1. Analyze the similiarities and differences of the history, basic beliefs, and influence on law
and social justice.
2. Summarize and analyze 1 specific example of a conflict between the two religions. After
careful analysis of this conflict, explain why you believe the conflict existed.
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length in proper APA format while citing a minimum
of 3 sources. Ensure you properly organize your essay including an introduction with
thesis statement and a conclusion.
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper will be evaluated,
before you write, and again after you write. The rubric that will be used for
grading this assignment is located on the next page.
Unit 5: Religion Comparison Assignment
HIS 101 – World Civilizations I
Evaluation Rubric for Religion Comparison Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary
Thesis
No thesis or unclear or
incomplete and does not
demonstrate an
understanding of social
studies concepts.
0-1 Point
Weak, inadequately
developed, and
marginally demonstrates
an understanding of
social studies concepts.
2-3 Points
Clear, well-developed, and
demonstrates an
understanding of social
studies concepts.
4-5 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for
HISTORY Similarities
and
Differences
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support OR
may include evidence
without analysis for the
similarities and
differences of history.
0-3 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
Provided minimal
analysis for the
similarities and
differences of history.
4-7 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence. Analysis for the
similarities and differences
of history shows depth.
8-10 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for BASIC
BELIEFS Similarities
and Differences
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support OR
may include evidence
without analysis of the
similarities and
differences of basic
beliefs.
0-3 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
Provided minimal
analysis of the
similarities and
differences of basic
beliefs.
4-7 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence. Analysis of the
similarities and differences
of basic beliefs.
8-10 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for
INFLUENCE ON
SOCIETY
Similarities and
Differences
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support OR
may include evidence
without analysis for the
similarities and
differences of influence
on society.
0-3 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
Provided minimal
analysis for the
similarities and
differences of influence
on society.
4-7 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence. Analysis for the
similarities and differences
of influence on society
shows depth.
8-10 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis of
RELIGIOUS CONFLICT
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support OR
may include evidence
without analysis of the
similarities and
differences of religious
conflict.
0-3 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
Provided minimal
analysis of the
similarities and
differences of religious
conflict.
4-7 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence. Analysis of the
similarities and differences
of religious conflict shows
depth.
8-10 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for WHY
CONFLICTS EXIST
BETWEEN RELIGIONS
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support OR
may include evidence
without analysis of why
conflicts exist between
religions.
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and
relevant evidence.
Provided minimal
analysis of why conflicts
exist between religions.
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence. Analysis of why
conflicts exist between
religions shows depth.
0-3 Points 4-7 Points 8-10 Points
Clear and
Professional
Writing and Format
Errors impede
professional
presentation; guidelines
not followed.
0-6 Points
Few errors that do not
impede professional
presentation.
7-13 Points
Writing and format is clear,
professional, APA
compliant, and error free.
14-20 Points
Total 75 Points