Is the God of the Bible the same deity (divinity) as the “Allah” of the Qur’an
The main question Is the God of the Bible the same deity (divinity) as the “Allah” of the Qur’an
This is the rubric
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis
The thesis of the essay is the main conclusion of your core argument. It should address the main issue of the writing scenario and be clearly presented in the introduction.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClaims
Claims are the main premises or reasons that you offer in support of your thesis and core argument. Your claims should provide reasonable and relevant support for your thesis and core argument.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport
Taken collectively your claims should provide sufficient support for your thesis to persuade a reasonable and informed person that your thesis is acceptable.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisciplinary Framework
The argument should reflect a commitment to a coherent, framework, drawn from the disciplines used in religious studies. The facts asserted are accurate and supported with authoritative§ sources.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
A good religious studies essay will have an introduction that states the thesis and briefly provides an overview of the argument, a body that logically develops the key arguments, and a conclusion that ties everything together.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle
You should strive to present your ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding vague and ambiguous language, using welldefined terms and examples, and avoiding informal or colloquial language.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
Your essay should be free of problems related to spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax, and should reflect an academic writing style.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Citation requirements
- Citations: Two types of material must be cited: direct quotes from some source consulted by the student (enclosed in quotation marks) and paraphrases (material based upon some source, but reworded in the student’s own language).
- Documentation Style: The preferred form of documentation is “MLA.” If the student is not familiar with that form, simply follow this form for a direct quotation: “…togerato mento examina (Smith, 111).” For paraphrases from a range of pages of some source(s), the student can summarize the sources at the end of the paragraph in the following manner: …togerato mento examina (Smith, 111-114, 120).
- For websites, use the following form: <author> [if it can be determined], <title>, accessed <date>. If in doubt, there are a number of citation generators: I recommend, http://www.easybib.com/mla7-format/website-citation (Links to an external site.).