Group 4: Beliefs Research Group The Task: 1. Each group will research one major belief system that has been assigned to you; research questions follow after these directions. Each group must upload answers to the research questions to the Weebly page. 2. You should use the library databases and credible Internet sources (no Wikipedia, blogs, tumblr etc.) in order to complete your research. You must check off the “Website Evaluation Form” FOR EACH WESBITE USED. A MINIMUM OF 5 SOURCES MUST BE USED. 3. You must have a completed Works Cited Page citing ALL of the resources that you used in MLA format. 4. Each group must create a visually appealing poster-board presentation displaying the information you researched. You are educating your classmates about the belief system; therefore you should act as though the audience knows nothing about the belief system. 5. Each individual member must each submit his or her own typed answers to the reflection questions. Research Guidelines: As a group, you must submit typed, short-answer responses, at least 5-7 sentences per answer, to each question. You also must upload the information to the Weebly page. Additionally, all answers to the following questions must be displayed on your poster-board in some way (you do not have to write out each answer in paragraph form, but this research information should be portrayed on the poster). BELIEF SYSTEM YOU ARE RESEARCHING: __________________________ 1. What are the major beliefs of the belief system? Describe and explain each belief. 2. What are the values of the belief system? Describe and explain each value. 3. What does the place of worship look like? (If there is one) What is the name of this structure? Why is this the place of worship? 4. What are some of the holy/important/symbolic places that are associated with the belief system? Explain. 5. Describe the belief system’s views about death and the afterlife. If there are any important ceremonies that take place include them also.* Explain. 6. Is there a central administration for the belief system? If yes, how is it organized? (Example: Catholicism is organized by the Pope) Explain. Research Group Rubric CATEGORY 25 pts. 20 pts. 15 pts. 10 pts. Works Cited page contains less than five (5) mostly reliable academic sources or some sources are unreliable. Works cited page contains little to no academic sources or sources are not reliable. Responses contain few pieces of evidence to answer each research question. Evidence may be of low quality and may contain inaccurate information. Responses contain quality Responses contain poor and accurate analysis of quality analysis of each or each piece of evidence. most pieces of evidence. Author somewhat shows Author may just re-explain how the evidence evidence with little supports their response. analysis or connection to how the evidence supports their response. Responses contain little to no specific and accurate evidence to answer each research question. 1) Quality/Quantity of Sources Works Cited page contains at least five (5) high quality and reliable academic sources. Works Cited page contains at least five (5) reliable academic sources. 2) Quality of Responses Responses contain multiple pieces of compelling, specific, and accurate evidence to completely answer each research question. Responses contain multiple pieces of specific and accurate evidence to answer each research question. Responses contain high quality and accurate analysis of each piece of evidence. Author clearly shows how the evidence supports their response. Responses contain little to no analysis or explanation for each piece of evidence or analysis/explanation is incomplete or of unacceptably poor quality. Author does not show how the evidence supports their response. 3) Works Cited Page Works cited page is formatted in the MLA style, with little to no formatting or structural errors. Works cited page is formatted in the MLA style, with few formatting or structural errors. Works cited page is formatted in the MLA style, with multiple formatting or structural errors. Does not contain a works cited page or works cited page does not follow MLA format. 4) Quality of Poster Key information from research is prioritized so the most important facts and details are present in the poster. Poster is organized in a manner that enhances the viewers understanding of poster content. Poster is visually appealing and highly engaging in order to attract the attention of viewers. Key information from research is prioritized so important facts and details are present in the poster. Some less important information may also be present. Poster is organized in a logical manner that is easy to understand. Poster is visually appealing. Key information from research is somewhat prioritized so some of the most important facts and details are present in the poster. Poster may contain multiple pieces of less important or unrelated evidence. Poster is somewhat organized, but may be confusing or unclear structure. Poster is somewhat visually appealing, but may contain elements that are distracting or unrelated to poster content. Key information from research is not prioritized and the most important information from research is minimally present or not present in the poster. Poster is not organized in a logical manner and/or the organization of the poster makes it difficult to read and understand poster content. Poster is not visually appealing and may lack images/decorations or may contain elements that are distracting or unrelated to poster content. Reflection Writing Piece Directions: Each INDIVIDUAL must write his or her own reflection piece based on their assigned belief system. Each question must be answered with a short-response, AT LEAST 4-5 sentences. Answers must be detailed and explanatory. 1. Why is it important to understand belief systems/religions? Explain. 2. What did you learn by completing this assignment? Explain. 3. What did you like about this assignment? How does this compare to simply reading about a topic or learning about a topic via class notes? 4. What would you do differently if given the opportunity to do this assignment again? Explain. You will receive a separate, individual reflection score based on the following rubric: CATEGORY Reflection 100 pts. 80 pts. 60 pts. 40 pts. Student’s reflection showed careful thought and detail. Responses are clearly organized, cohesive, and proof read. Student responses were at least 4-5 sentences per answer. Student’s reflection had some thought and detail. Responses are somewhat organized, cohesive, and proof read. Student responses were at least 4-5 sentences per answer. Student lacked details and thought. Student’s ideas may not be organized, cohesive, or proof read. Student responses were at least 3-4 sentences per answer. Reflection was turned in two days late. Reflection lacked details and thought. Responses are not organized, cohesive, or proof read. Student responses were less than 3 sentences per answer. Score: ____________________/100 Website Evaluation Form *****This must be completed for EACH website used.***** Website: ______________________________________________ What does the URL end in? Copy/Paste in the URL of the website you are evaluating: Check off the URL ending .com (commercial or business) .edu (college or school) .gov (government) .org (organization or group) .mil (military organization) .net (internet administration) .sci (special knowledge news group) . (other, please specify) Type of Source Yes Does the website have a title/heading? Is/Are the name(s) of the author(s) given? Are the qualifications for the author posted on the website? Is the author reporting as an: Eyewitness News organization Government agency Non-profit agency For profit business Academic Institution Researcher Other Is this a primary source? Is this a secondary source? Does the website have a publication date? Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose? Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else? Does the information appear to be biased? (One-sided, critical of opposing views, etc.) No WORKS CITED DIRECTIONS All sources must be listed in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. Each source should be separated by one line. www.easybib.com is a great resource for help on how to created a works cited page. BOOKS One author: ________________________ . _____________________ . ___________________ : Author . (Last name, first name) Title of Book . City of Publication: __________________________, __________________. Print. Publisher , Copyright Date. Collins, Gail. When Everything Changed: the Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present. New York: Little, Brown and Co, 2009. Print. More than one author: Heilemann, John, and Mark Halperin. Game Change. New York: HarperCollins, 2010. Print. ARTICLES/ENCLCOPEDIAS ________________________ . “ __________________ ” . __________________ . ** Author. (Last name, first name) “ Title of Article . ” Title of Series _________ . _______________________ : __________. Volume # . City of Publication: Copyright Date. (Most recent) Wilkie, Richard ed. “Paraguay.” World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. 15. Chicago: World Book, 2002. If you can’t find an author, use the name of the editor on the title or copyright page of the book. Add “ed.” after the editor’s name. PERIODICALS (MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS) ___________________. _____________________ . ___________________ : Author . “Title of Article.” Title of Periodical. (name of magazine/newspaper) ___________________________ . _____________________ . Date of article. Page #(s). Krugman, Paul. "The Old Enemies." New York Times 24 May 2010. A25. INTERNET SITES ___________________. _____________________ . ___________________, ___________. Author, “Title of Page.” Name of Website. Date created _____________________________________________. (__________________). URL. Date accessed. Cullen, Katherine. "Endangered Species." Encyclopedia of Life Science, 2009. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE40&SID=5&i. (Accessed May 24, 2015). Sample Works Cited Page "Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009. Clinton, Bill. Interview by Andrew C. Revkin. “Clinton on Climate Change.” New York Times. New York Times, May 2007. Web. 25 May 2009. Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet." New York Times. New York Times, 22 May 2007. www.www.savingplanet.com. 25 May 2009. (Accessed June 5, 2015). Ebert, Roger. "An Inconvenient Truth." Rev. of An Inconvenient Truth, dir. Davis Guggenheim. www.rogerebert.com. 24 May 2009. (Accessed May 14, 2014). Gowdy, John. "Avoiding Self-organized Extinction: Toward a Co-evolutionary Economics of Sustainability." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology 14.1 (2007): 27-36. Print.