Homework: Death & Belief Journal Article
You have a choice of two articles, "Getting the Horrors" by Cupitt or "Legacy" by Chittester. Copies of these articles can be found in the link that contains the Course Outline. They can be a little challenging to read; so, please download them and start reading them now.
This paper is also called an Engaged Response Paper where students demonstrate knowledge of the article they read and clearly reflect on that article. Each paragraph should be 5 - 7 sentences and contain a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and a conclusion. There are two parts to this type of paper, the summary and the reflection, and each contains specific details.
Summary:
o Introduce the setting/ context of the piece (title and author)
o Identify the major points made by the author, along with supporting evidence such as where it was found
o The is a factual summary of the article
Reflections/ Response:
o Contains a topic sentence that lets the reader know that this material is your opinion
o Which ideas most resonated with you, and why?
o How might your own life experience connect with some of these ideas?
o How does this material interact with other ideas you have encountered in your classes or readings?
o How might you use this material in the future?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.