1. Spiritual Journey
(4 PAGES OF PURE CONTENT- NOT COUNTING TITLE AND REFERENCE PAGE) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (no plagiarism) (do not use artificial intelligence)
(view the rubric)
(no bold words)
- Muller- Part 2, What Do I Love?
Assignment Four: Essay- Spirituality and the Sacred Within
Context
We have covered the similarities and differences that become apparent when looking at religion and spirituality. Religion is sometimes understood to be communal, institutional, legalistic, and ritualistic. Spirituality is often understood as more personal and intimate. Ones spirituality may easily be expressed and encouraged in a particular religious tradition. For some, spirituality seems to be curtailed when trying to express it in a particular religious tradition.
Description
Compose a four-page essay in APA style that describes your understanding of spirituality that expresses the sacred within. Discuss how the use of solitude, silence, imagination, and nature contribute to a sense of reverence for ones own spirituality. You may refer to the readings for this week to assist in your writing. If you use other sources from, please be sure to cite those sources appropriately.
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Criteria
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Exemplary
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Unsatisfactory
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Criterion Score
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Content (4 points)
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4 points
The writer completes the task set by the assignment.
The paper:
Contains well-developed content that is oriented according to a strong thesis statement, specific, accurate, interesting, and appropriate;
Demonstrates the authors ability to produce and synthesize complex ideas.
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3 points
Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:
Less careful reasoning or slightly less relevant or on-point than found in the “A” paper;
Some parts of paper could have more thoroughly supported thesis;
Lesser degree of originality.
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2 points
The writer shows difficulty managing the task of the assignment in some significant way. For example:
The thesis may be vague, too broad, or too obvious to be effectively developed;
The thesis may lack adequate support;
Paragraphing and organization may be weak, but the reader is never completely lost in terms of following the train of thought;
The writer fails to come to terms with the assignment.
The primary task is ignored, misconstrued, badly mishandled, or redefined to accommodate what the writer wants to say or is able to say.
This category may also be used for the paper that is obviously off topic, regardless of the quality of the writing.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Content (4 points),
/ 4
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Organization (2 points)
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2 points
The paper has distinct introduction that grabs the readers attention; a body that clearly addresses all main points; and a distinct conclusion that ties the entire paper together.
The paper contains logical connectors and transitions which contribute to a fluent style.
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1.5 points
Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:
Minor problems in paragraphing and / or organization;
Some points could have used stronger support, and stronger transitions could have helped paper have better flow.
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1 point
The paper is disorganized, has no introduction, body, or conclusion. Work needs to be reorganized and re-done.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Organization (2 points),
/ 2
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Mechanics of Writing (2 points)
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2 points
The paper is virtually free of errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style (APA) and shows evidence of excellent control of language, creativity, and originality.
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1.5 points
The paper has few errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style. Those few errors do not interfere with comprehension and are not distracting to the reader.
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1 point
The paper contains errors in grammar, sentence construction, mechanics, usage and/or documentation style that often interfere with comprehension or prove distracting to the reader.
The paper has a number of ungrammatical or poorly constructed sentences and serious, frequent errors in mechanics and usage that impede understanding.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Mechanics of Writing (2 points),
/ 2
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Total
Score of Written Assignments Rubric,
/ 8
2. Spiritual Journey
(4 PAGES OF PURE CONTENT- NOT COUNTING TITLE AND REFERENCE PAGE) (APA format) (in-text citations are a must) (no plagiarism) (do not use artificial intelligence)
(view the rubric)
(no bold words)
Essay- Spiritual Elders
Context
For this essay, you will recognize and explain the perspective of the spiritual elders you selected from this week’s readings and interpret possible use in your personal journey. You will also evaluate and select themes or ideas that may be useful outside the belief system of the spiritual elder.
Description
Prepare a three-page reflection on the selections you have chosen to read. Include in your essay some of the themes of the selections and identify the authors point of view. Address the following questions:
- Can some aspect of the readings be applied to your own spiritual journey?
- Do the authors speak in a universal way so that the reading can be of value to others not in their tradition(s)?
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Criteria
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Exemplary
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Unsatisfactory
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Criterion Score
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Content (4 points)
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4 points
The writer completes the task set by the assignment.
The paper:
Contains well-developed content that is oriented according to a strong thesis statement, specific, accurate, interesting, and appropriate;
Demonstrates the authors ability to produce and synthesize complex ideas.
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3 points
Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:
Less careful reasoning or slightly less relevant or on-point than found in the “A” paper;
Some parts of paper could have more thoroughly supported thesis;
Lesser degree of originality.
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2 points
The writer shows difficulty managing the task of the assignment in some significant way. For example:
The thesis may be vague, too broad, or too obvious to be effectively developed;
The thesis may lack adequate support;
Paragraphing and organization may be weak, but the reader is never completely lost in terms of following the train of thought;
The writer fails to come to terms with the assignment.
The primary task is ignored, misconstrued, badly mishandled, or redefined to accommodate what the writer wants to say or is able to say.
This category may also be used for the paper that is obviously off topic, regardless of the quality of the writing.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Content (4 points),
/ 4
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Organization (2 points)
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2 points
The paper has distinct introduction that grabs the readers attention; a body that clearly addresses all main points; and a distinct conclusion that ties the entire paper together.
The paper contains logical connectors and transitions which contribute to a fluent style.
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1.5 points
Shares most of the characteristics of the “A” paper. Areas of weakness may be:
Minor problems in paragraphing and / or organization;
Some points could have used stronger support, and stronger transitions could have helped paper have better flow.
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1 point
The paper is disorganized, has no introduction, body, or conclusion. Work needs to be reorganized and re-done.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Organization (2 points),
/ 2
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Mechanics of Writing (2 points)
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2 points
The paper is virtually free of errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style (APA) and shows evidence of excellent control of language, creativity, and originality.
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1.5 points
The paper has few errors in sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and documentation style. Those few errors do not interfere with comprehension and are not distracting to the reader.
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1 point
The paper contains errors in grammar, sentence construction, mechanics, usage and/or documentation style that often interfere with comprehension or prove distracting to the reader.
The paper has a number of ungrammatical or poorly constructed sentences and serious, frequent errors in mechanics and usage that impede understanding.
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0 points
The writer fails to meet the minimum requirements.
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Score of Mechanics of Writing (2 points),
/ 2
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Total
Score of Written Assignments Rubric,
/ 8