world religion

Read the attached document, CH.3 "What Did Buddha and Jesus Teach?" and provide a one page precis paper summary and personal reflection that includes at least 5 quotations/citations in your Discussion Post.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 1 page, formatted and cited as described in the syllabus for the precis papers. 
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Saturday.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. 

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Discussion RubricCriteriaRatingsPoints

Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts

5 points
Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.

4 points
Excellent

Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.

2 points
Fair

Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.

1 point
Poor

Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.

5 points

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

3 points
Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

2 points
Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.

1 point
Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

0 points
Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

3 pointsResponse to Posts of Peers

2 points
Distinguished

The student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.

1 point
Fair

The student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.

0 points
Poor

The student provided no response to a peer's post.

2 pointsTotal Points: 10