This final essay should be approximately 2000 words, double spaced. You should provide at least six peer reviewed sources to help substantiate points made throughout you essays. Just as with the Mini Essays, you must use Chicago Style for references. At the beginning of your essay, please write out fully which prompt you will be writing about, as sometimes it is not always clear for me as a reader.You are required to choose one of the following prompts for your final essay. How has art influenced the development and understanding of Buddhism throughout history? Buddhism has adapted with many cultural and societal changes as it spread around the globe throughout history. How have modernity and globalization influenced the message and expansion of Buddhism within recent history? How are women perceived within the different schools of Buddhism? Have those perceptions changed over time? Why or why not? Buddhism has often found itself involved in violent actions, and have even been known to develop skills in martial arts. How is violence perceived in Buddhism? Do warrior monks or even Buddhist forms of terrorism fit within the spectrum of Buddhist teachings? Why or why not? What role does karma play in Buddhism? Who does it affect, and how does it affect them in this life, the afterlife, and the next life? According to the second noble truth, greed/craving give rise to suffering. What did the Buddha mean by greed/craving and how do they cause suffering? How do these apply to love and compassion for others? What is the Lotus Sutra and why is it so important to Japanese Buddhism?RubricRubric with Guide for ImprovementRubric with Guide for ImprovementCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagementThis judges your ability to answer the prompt. It not only includes content, but also ensures you adhere to the length requirements45 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. You have clearly answered the prompt fully and reached the word length requirement.39.15 ptsVery GoodThis answered the prompt, but only superficially. More depth is required. This may have also been short of the required word length.33.3 ptsGoodThis doesn't really address the prompt fully, and/or does not meet the word length requirements. More is required.27.45 ptsSatisfactoryDoes not really address the prompt, and is significantly short of the word length requirements.21.6 ptsFailFails to address the prompt in any meaningful way.0 ptsNo Marks45 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledgeThis judges your ability to understand the greater issues at play within the prompt. It not only includes understanding, but also examines how these themes relate to larger themes in the class or in the world.40 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. You have clearly understand and have addressed the issues at play.34.8 ptsVery GoodThis shows a pretty good understanding of the material, but some points were confused or unclear.29.6 ptsGoodThere were some significant parts that demonstrated a lack of understanding or were unclear.24.4 ptsSatisfactoryDoes not really understand or address the issues at play, but does touch on some of the themes raised in class.19.2 ptsFailFails to understand the issues in any meaningful way.0 ptsNo Marks40 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical analysisThis judges your ability to critically analyze the issues in a meaningful way. It shows your ability to think for yourself, and support your claims with evidence.45 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. You have clearly demonstrated you critical analysis of the material by digesting the material and using original thought to explain your understanding.39.15 ptsVery GoodThis shows a some strong critical analysis, but has relied too heavily on other's ideas and opinions, without contributing much of your own thinking.33.3 ptsGoodMuch of your ideas were lost, but instead only relied on opinions of others to do the thinking for you. It tends to be only a series of quotes and cited material, without your voice entering into the picture.27.45 ptsSatisfactoryDoes not really provide much critical analysis either from others or yourself.21.6 ptsFailFails to provide any sort of analysis at all.0 ptsNo Marks45 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearchThis judges your ability to research your material. You should have at least 6 peer reviewed sources.30 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. You have not only met, but exceeded the requirements for finding and utilizing peer reviewed sources relevant to the issues.26.1 ptsVery GoodThis was very good. You have met the minimum requirements for finding peer reviewed sources relevant to the issues.22.2 ptsGoodThis does not meet the required number of peer reviewed sources, but does have at least some.18.3 ptsSatisfactoryThis has sources, but they are not peer reviewed or not relevant to the issues.0 ptsIncompleteFails to provide any meaningful research at all.30 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure/Flow/GrammarThis judges your ability to organize your thoughts in your essay in a clear and well structured manner. It also demonstrates a writing style that complements the information you are trying to portray.20 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. Your writing is clear and easy to follow from point to point. Is structured well, with no/very few grammatical mistakes, and flows nicely from start to finish.17.4 ptsVery GoodThis was very good, but had a number of grammatical mistakes and/or issues with flow. Be sure to look at my writing tips for things to avoid.14.8 ptsGoodThis had significant grammar and/or structural issues. The points were difficult to follow and seemed to lack flow from one point to another.12.2 ptsSatisfactorySome structure but hard to follow9.6 ptsFailNot really structured at all and/or very difficult to read.0 ptsNo Marks20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationThis judges your ability to properly cite your research and resources. I require the use of Chicago (CMS) style. I have provided a resource through my writing tip about how to use the style of citation.20 ptsExcellentFull marks have been achieved. You have citied everything perfectly.17.4 ptsVery GoodThis was close, but there was some inconsistency in your citations. Sometimes you got it, and sometimes you didn't.14.8 ptsGoodThis was good, but you are likely missing some information in your footnotes/bibliography.12.2 ptsSatisfactoryThis means your are probably confusing Chicago style with other styles, or you have used Chicago style, but forgot a bibliography.9.6 ptsFailSimply did not use Chicago style at all. You may have used another style perfectly, but that is not what I require.0 ptsIncompleteFailed to use any footnotes and/or bibliography at all through your essay, neglecting to properly cite any information.20 ptsTotal Points: 200

ARP Checklist—ENGL 1302Because the ARP is a non-traditional research project, you need to be very careful to follow this checklist so you don’t miss something important. The evaluation criteria, the multiple requirements, and a reminder of the overall sense of what I’m looking for are included below. EVALUATIONYour project is graded on three things. Here they are:1. Overall use of artifacts—how the artifacts add to and introduce the overall argumenta. Is the reader engaged by the artifacts you use?b. Do you have two artifacts? Have you included images of both in your paper?c. Do your artifacts successfully introduce the historical context of the topic?2. Format—Organization and Coherencea. How easy is your project to read and understand?b. Do you follow MLA format?c. Is the first part of your paper historical (explaining the artifacts)?d. Is the second part of your paper argumentative (addressing a current issue)?3. Argumentative coherence—is an argument actually present?a. Is the issue or controversy of the project obvious when the second part begins?b. Is your argumentative thesis clear? Do reasonable people disagree (they should)?c. Do you MEET THE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS (see below)?d. Do your points and research ACTUALLY SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENT?CHECKLISTMost importantly, do you meet the source requirements?___ 8 sources___ 4 academic (peer-reviewed, academic journal articles or books)___ 4 other reliable sources from library databases (newspapers, magazines, etc.)___ Do you cite your sources in MLA format throughout your project?___ Did you email your ARP Planning Doc as requested earlier in the term?___ Did you add your Works Cited to the end of your paper (in correct format)?Next, do you have two different artifacts that help create the context of your issue?___ 2 artifacts (included at beginning of your paper with correct MLA caption below)___ Do you add the artifacts to your Works Cited? (They do not count for the 8 sources)Have you created enough content to meet the word count minimum?___ 2,400 words (minimum and does NOT include Works Cited or headings)DUE DATE on Course Calendar in SyllabusREMINDERIt is important to start your paper with a historical (non-argumentative) discussion of your two artifacts. Your reader should be interested in your artifacts because you’re interested in them and you’ve described them in an interesting way. Next, is the second half of your paper academic and research-oriented? Is your researched argument pertinent and powerful? Do these two things well (artifacts and researched argument), and you’re set!