) Choose one of these two articles.
From the Gila River to Bears Ears, a renewed push to protect public lands in the Southwest https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2021/04/22/activists-push-to-protect-arizona-public-lands-undo-trump-changes/4347459001/
Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah (1993) https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/29/church-of-the-lukumi-babalu-aye-v-city-of-hialeah
2) Read it thoroughly.
and classwork– write a 1-3 page analysis of the situation these news stories draw attention to. Use the following questions to organize your analysis.
What is the bigger picture or wider context of this situation?
In what ways does this situation concern religion?
In what ways is this situation about more than religion?
How do lessons and details from this unit on indigenous religiosities help us understand the needs of individuals and communities who are affected by this situation?
RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS: THESIS STATEMENT
5 to >4.5 pts
A
The thesis is clearly written and locatable in the introduction. It communicates significant connections on the topic –as directed in the assignment— and provides a general sense of how the rest of the essay will be organized.
4.5 to >4.0 pts
B
The thesis is clearly written and locatable in the introduction; but, it lacks either significant connections about the topic per the assignment or does not provide a sense of how the rest of the essay will be organized.
4 to >3.5 pts
C
The thesis may be easily located in the introduction but not written clearly. It may overgeneralize, not speak to the assignment’s directions, the organization is either unclear or does not match the rest of the essay, or it is well-written but located in the conclusion.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
D
The thesis is difficult to locate because: it is poorly written, there are multiple theses, either the ideas or the organization are not reflected in the rest of the essay, or it is poorly written and located in the conclusion.
3 to >0 pts
E
The thesis statement can not be located.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS: ESSAY STRUCTURE
5 to >4.5 pts
A
There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The paragraphs flow together logically and refer back to the thesis. The conclusion wraps up the author’s ideas and provides the reader a sense of closure.
4.5 to >4.0 pts
B
There is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion; but, there are some issues with: the logical flow between paragraphs, lack of sustained connection to the thesis. The author’s ideas are not wrapped up well or the essay lacks as sense of closure.
4 to >3.5 pts
C
Either the introduction or conclusion are weak. The paragraphs may feel disconnected from each other or from the thesis. The conclusion is abrupt.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
D
Missing either an introduction or conclusion. There is no clear connection between paragraphs and/or the paragraphs discuss a topic very different from that stated in the thesis.
3 to >0 pts
E
Lacks any clear organization.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS: FLOW OF LANGUAGE
(SPELLING, GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, COMPREHENSION)
5 to >4.5 pts
A
There are no discernable errors in the writing. The flow of reading is not interrupted and the reader does not experience any distraction from comprehending the author’s ideas.
4.5 to >4.0 pts
B
Occasional errors are noticed but do not significantly impact the flow of reading, nor are they distracting to the reader’s comprehension of the author’s ideas.
4 to >3.5 pts
C
Frequent or severe errors in one or two sections. They are either frequent enough or severe enough to interrupt the reader’s flow and/or comprehension of the author’s ideas.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
D
Most paragraphs contain frequent or severe errors such that the flow is greatly interrupted, and the reader struggles to comprehend what the author is saying.
3 to >0 pts
E
Errors severely limit the reader’s comprehension
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeASSIGNMENT: FULFILLING THE PROMPT
5 to >4.5 pts
A
• All parts of the prompt are addressed clearly. • Connections between different aspects are clearly explained.
4.5 to >4.0 pts
B
• Most parts of the prompt are addressed. • Connections between different aspects may or may not be clearly made but some effort to draw connections has been made.
4 to >3.5 pts
C
• Some parts of the prompt are either unclear or missing BUT the overall argument is still understandable, just lacking depth. • Connections between different parts of the prompt are weak or confusing.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
D
• Major parts of the prompt are missing in a way that confuses the reader. • Minimal effort has been made to connect parts of the prompt.
3 to >0 pts
E
It is not clear what prompt the writing is speaking to.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeASSIGNMENT: ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COURSE MATERIALS
5 to >4.5 pts
A
• The selection of specifics from the course materials are relevant and helpful to the writer’s argument. • The writer’s use of the course materials shows an in-depth understanding of the materials. • The writing brings forward complexities of the issues in the prompt.
4.5 to >4.0 pts
B
• The argument would have benefited from more specifics from the course material. • The writer’s use of the course materials shows a solid grasp of the materials. • The writing suggests complexities of issues in the prompt but does not discuss them explicitly.
4 to >3.5 pts
C
• A few references to the course materials are made but they are either not clearly relevant or helpful. • The writer’s use of the course materials shows a sense of the overall lessons, may show uncertainly, lack of confidence, or errors. • The writing stays at the surface level without complexities.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
D
• Minimal references to the course material may also be not clearly relevant. • The writer’s use of the course materials shows misunderstanding or suggests that the readings were not read (could have been written without taking this class).
3 to >0 pts
E
No references to the course materials.
5 pts
Total Points: 25
