Differences in belief or practice between two religions

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ASSESSMENT- Intercultural Studies

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1. Research Report/cross-cultural study

Background:

Religious faith and church attendance is declining in some countries (Australia, Europe), yet in others, it is increasing or still very strong (African countries, Korea, India and countries where many people are followers of Islam)

Many Europeans thought religion was disappearing, in reality it is not and it is a very important part of their identity for many people. It is a very significant aspect of culture. Culture is formed in the family, the schoolroom and by religion. Religion helps to form values and influences how people live.

General Instructions:
You must choose two religions or belief systems from this list for the essay topics:

1. Buddhism

2. Judaism

3. Confucianism and Taoism and religion in China today

4. Christianity (for example Protestant or Baptist or Catholic or Orthodox)

5. Islam

6. Secularism, humanism and atheism.

Word Count required: 1000 words (10% leeway)

Requirements: Research and explain:
- two differences in belief or practice between two religions from the above list and ;
- two similarities between the same two religions from the above list.
- Examples must be supplied to support your arguments. One example per difference and per similarity (4 examples in total).

Research Guidelines:

- You are expected to conduct your own research on the topic.
- You are to use no more than 4 references, including textbooks, eBooks, online journals or websites. Please use reputable academic websites. DO NOT USE websites such as Wikipedia, .com sites, yahoo answers or Google translate.
- The most reliable source for answers is from the Deakin University online databases and books.

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In this assignment, two similarities and two dissimilarities have been described in context of two major religions of the world Buddhism and Judaism. While there are many things that are in common in the context of these two religions, there are also differences between them. These similarities and differences have been described with the help of examples in this assignment.

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4. The Research report is to be submitted to the drop box in Moodle in Week 11 on Monday 11 before 8.30am. The drop box will open one week prior to allow for earlier submissions. Hardcopy submissions, email or faxes will not be accepted. The research report is weighted 15%. 5. This assessment is worth 20% overall. 6. Late assignments will incur a 10% penalty per day up to 7 days. At this point they will be allocated a zero mark.

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CHECKLIST: Before submission, please check whether you have: - o Saved the assessment as a word document in the correct format with the name of your document your student ID and your surname. o Completed all elements of the assessment. o Checked your word count. o Complied with the referencing rules (Harvard style) and have included a Reference list.

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• Please refer to the Marking Rubric to ensure you follow the guidelines carefully to avoid losing marks for unnecessary mistakes and omissions. The mark will reflect an assessment of style, structure, content and referencing. • Your marks/results will be available on Tuesday 26. • If you require Special Consideration OR an extension to the due date for your assignment, please refer to the instructions in the Unit Outline.

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• Attach an Assignment Cover Sheet (from forms in Moodle) to your submitted assignment. • A draft report is to be submitted to the Turnitin drop box on Moodle in Week 8 on Monday 21 before 8.30am. Your lecturer will meet with you during class time and provide some feedback. • The Research report is to be submitted to the drop box in Moodle in Week 11 on Monday 11 before 8.30am. The drop box will open one-week prior to allow for earlier submissions. Hardcopy submissions, email or faxes will not be accepted.

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9/8/2017 2:23:57 AM

hello i need to do final report about Buddhism and Judaism.I need the report on Sunday around 10a.m Further information: • The draft report is 5% and the final report is 15%. A total of 20% overall. • Use headings and sub headings throughout the report to assist with presentation. • The report should be typed and presented in a professional manner. The typed assignment MUST only be in ‘WORD’ format (no pdf or any other format). • Save the document in word format using your student ID and surname i.e. TUCM1602_Tucker.docx • Document Format as follows: - o Font – Calibri o Font size – 11 o Line spacing 1.15 o Paragraph spacing – Double o Margins – 2.54cm (all sides)

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