final essay 103
approximately 2000 words (about 6-8 pages),
double spaced pages
topic to be chosen by the student
provide at least six peer reviewed sources to help substantiate points
made throughout you 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.
history?
the globe throughout history. How have modernity and globalization influenced the
message and expansion of Buddhism within recent history?
perceptions changed over time? Why or why not?
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?
them in this life, the afterlife, and the next life?
the Buddha mean by greed/craving and how do they cause suffering? How do these
apply to love and compassion for others?
Your essays will be graded on the following criteria:
a) evidence that the factual material called for in the question is presented and
documented;
b) coherence of the essay in organization and structure;
c) ability to engage critically and analytically with the topic
d) evidence of creative thinking;
e) correct annotation of sources and presentation of bibliography;
f) correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
