Journal Response: World Religions
Write a 400–500-word response in consideration of the following questions:
According to the World Religious News article with John Kerry, what challenges do the religious face in an increasingly irreligious society?
After listening to the TED talk by Lesley Hazleton, how are those challenges exacerbated by those who would interpret religious texts in ways that are not true to their original intent?
Include in your response an evaluation of both speakers’ points of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, and an assessment of the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.
Make sure to review the following rubric. When your journal is complete, click the button in the bottom right corner to attach and submit it for grading.
Journal Response Rubric
12–15 points
8–11 points
4–7 points
0–3 points
Assignment Requirements
Entry is 400–500 words, and considers the questions presented thoughtfully.
Entry is 300–400 words and considers the questions presented in the prompt.
Entry is 200–300 words or considers only some of the questions presented in the prompt.
Entry is fewer than 200 words or doesn’t consider the questions presented in the prompt.
Analysis
Analysis of main points is supported by specific examples from the provided texts (TED and Economist article).
Analysis of main points is mostly supported by examples from the provided texts.
Analysis of main points is somewhat supported by examples from the provided texts.
Analysis is vague and unsupported.
Evaluation
Also includes an evaluation of the points of view and rhetoric used to communicate the main ideas, the premises, the stance taken by both, the word choice, the points of view, and the tone.
Evaluation of most of the items outlined in the assignment.
Evaluation of some of the items outlined in the assignment.
Evaluation of few of the items outlined in the assignment.
ABCs of Writing
Writing adheres to the guidelines set forth in the ABCs of Writing section of this course.
Writing adheres to most of the guidelines set forth in the ABCs of Writing section of this course.
Writing adheres to some of the guidelines set forth in the ABCs of Writing section of this course.
Writing doesn’t adhere well to the guidelines set forth in the ABCs of Writing section of this course.
