Read section on Buddhism and answer one of the questions at the end or one of the following bonus questions. (Be sure to indicate which question you are answering.)
Bonus Questions:
What is your opinion on the Buddhist view of suffering in the world?
What is the difference between the Christian and Buddhist view of suffering?
Select and describe one of the Eightfold path and how this might apply in the modern world.
Submission Instructions:
Your response must be at least one substantive paragraph and must demonstrate evidence of reading. formatted and cited in current APA style. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Your response should be clear and concise. The one paragraph limit dictates that the point of the exercise is not to give a final answer to the question posed. You have a single paragraph to write for each question; make it a great one.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
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 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Distinguished - 5 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Excellent - 4 points
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Fair - 2 points
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Poor - 1 point
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished - 3 points
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.
Excellent - 2 points
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.
Fair - 1 point
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.
Poor - 0 points
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 points
Response to Posts of Peers
Distinguished - 2 points
The student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.
Fair - 1 point
The student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.
Poor - 0 points
The student provided no response to a peer's post.
2 points
Total Points: 10
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