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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW:

Using Asian Religion in America: A Documentary History BOOK as your only source, research a topic of your choice related to the role of Asian religions in the United States. Then,  present your findings in a research paper or in one of the alternative project formats listed at the bottom of this page. 

This text covers a wide range of time periods and includes primary documents from a wide range of voices. Your topic could focus on such issues as: missionary activities, changing public perceptions of a particular Asian religious tradition in the United States, the dynamics of immigration as they are experienced by members of a certain faith,  intergenerational dynamics, gender, the process of conversion, the role of Asian religions in U.S. popular culture, and more.  The project must draw upon AT LEAST 4 documents from the textbook and must be include a central argument (thesis).  You may use the Neusner textbook for background information, but for the most part, all of your research should be within the Tweed and Prothero text.

FORMATS FOR THE PROJECT:-A traditional research paper: 5-6 pages long. You may use any citation method (MLA or Chicago), as long as you are consistent.  Keep in mind that any words taken directly from another text should be in quotation marks.

(For alternate projects such as digital stories and podcasts: the project is clearly organized, using strong visuals and/ or audio components. The overall script is clearly your own; outside visuals and sound clips are used selectively and with care) 

the book website :  https://www.questia.com/read/58327359/asian-religions-in-america-a-documentary-history    

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grade scale :FINAL  PROJECT: 20 points

Level of engagement with class material: 10 pts

            (The project demonstrates thoughtful and deep-reaching engagement with the textbook) 

Quality of analysis: 5 pts

            (The project goes beyond summary to make an original argument that is clearly focused and well supported) 

Writing or presentation quality: 5 pts 

            (For written projects: The paper uses proper grammar, spelling, and citation methods. The writing is divided into paragraphs with clear topic sentences.)

             (For alternate projects such as digital stories and podcasts: the project is clearly organized, using strong visuals and/ or audio components. The overall script is clearly your own; outside visuals and sound clips are used selectively and with care) 

Important :all quotation and citation has to be from the textbook only , no outside sources again no outside sources other than the book, you have to have a strong argument with proof and evidence. 

write 5-6 pages and remember that your question to write these 5-6 pages is based on this question (no outside sources other  than the book ) citation and quotation has to be like this example According to Gill, initiation into the kachina cult "is the formal introduction into the religious life of the Hopi" (Gill,  66).

write 5-6 pages and remember that your question to write these 5-6 pages is based on this question

How did immigration influence the rise of Hinduism in the United States? Important 


Text book :

https://www.questia.com/read/58327359/asian-religions-in-america-a-documentary-history     

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