Humanities:World Cultures I essay

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Assignment 1: Essay
Due
Week 4 and worth 100 points

Choose one (1) of the topics below and
develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which
adequately address the topic you have chosen.

Topic Choices:

  • There have been many theories regarding how
    the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were
    constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people
    constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery
    which is still being debated. 
  • No one can say for certain what happened to
    the Mayan people, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives
    to explain the abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan
    civilization.
  • Tutankhamen died young, at around 18 years
    of age. However, his cause of death has not been confirmed. Did he die of an
    injury, of illness, or was he murdered?
  • Considered the “Mummy’s Curse,” a series of
    unexplainable, unfortunate, or tragic events that happened to the people who
    were present at the opening of Tutankhamen’s tomb. 
  • There has always been debate about the identity of the poet Homer, the
    presumed author of The Illiad and The Odyssey. Was he a real
    person or not?
  • The monumental size and complexity of the
    Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding. It is believed that the workers were forced to
    remain inside the tomb when it was walled shut so they would not reveal the
    secrets of its construction. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an
    elaborate burial place?
  • Other topic choice recommended and approved
    by the professor and supported by the grading rubric

Write a 3-4 paragraph paper in which
you:

  1. Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a
    brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could
    explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the
    source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a
    theologian, etc.
  2. Identify one (1) of the theories as the most
    plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you
    have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.
  3. Use at least two (2) sources besides the
    textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not
    qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource
    Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.

Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New
    Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and
    references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any
    additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style
    materials located in the course shell for reference)
  • Include a cover page containing the tile of
    the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and
    the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
    assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes
associated with this assignment are:

  • Explain how key social, cultural, and
    artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
  • Explain the importance of situating a
    society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical
    context.
  • Examine the influences of intellectual,
    religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and
    artistic expressions.
  • Identify major historical developments in
    world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance
  • Use technology and information resources to
    research issues in the study of world cultures.
  • Write clearly and concisely about world
    cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Points:

Assignment 1: Essay

Criteria

 

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 

Fair

70-79% C

 

Proficient

80-89% B

 

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

Weight: 40%

Did not submit or incompletely stated the “mystery”. Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly (2) theories which could explain the mystery. Did not submit or incompletely  included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

Insufficiently stated the “mystery” and provided a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly (2) theories which could explain the mystery. Insufficiently  included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

Partially stated the “mystery” and provided a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly (2) theories which could explain the mystery. Partially  included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

Satisfactorily stated the “mystery” and provided a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly (2) theories which could explain the mystery. Satisfactorily  included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

Thoroughly stated the “mystery” and provided a brief summary of at least two reasonable and scholarly (2) theories which could explain the mystery. Thoroughly  included the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.

2. Identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausibleand provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Weight: 35%

Did not submit or incompletely identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and did not submit or incompletely provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Insufficiently identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and insufficiently provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Partially identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and partially provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Satisfactorily identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and satisfactorily provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

Thoroughly identified one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and thoroughly provided at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.

3.  2 references minimum  (besides class text)– number and quality

Weight: 5%

No references provided

Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.

Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.

Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.

4. Clarity, writing mechanics, referencing, and APA formatting requirements, including a reference list and matching in-text citations

 Weight: 20%

More than 8 errors present

7-8 errors present

5-6 errors present

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

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