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Paper Instructions:

700-800 words. 3 references minimum with works cited page (no in-text citations needed): 

Pick only ONE of these four religions:
        Sikhism                    
        Daoism
        Confucianism  OR
        Shinto

Write about the book, founder, a major division  OR  a practice      (examples: a holiday/ religious festival, 
wedding ceremony, or becoming a monk or shaman, one of their martial arts or foods or crafts…) 
        DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE RELIGION!

ü    Attention: Only weddings from Indian religions will be accepted and NO papers on Christmas like Santa or trees or Easter bunnies or eggs will be accepted… Please avoid saying what you think other people should believe. Write about a religion you know little about…I want you to learn.  Secondly, teachings/ doctrines are more important than the “window dressings”/ practices, so please focus on them.            
ü    Typing is required (double spaced; at least 12 font), do NOT use plastic page covers
ü    At least three references, beside the textbook required; no in text citations needed
ü    All references (only) should be in MLA format on a separate Works Cited Page
ü    Put your name and class time and word count on the cover sheet
ü    Pet peeve: Don’t use the word “you” EVER              but DO capitalize proper nouns!!!
ü    It is “medically necessary” according to documentation on file with SPC that I avoid smells on your essays like perfumes, cigarette and especially marijuana smoke 
ü    Turnitin Receipt must be printed and included (hard copy) with your essay
ü    A folder is required, your paper must be attached to the folder
ü    Pictures, charts and/ or maps will help your presentation and grade
ü    Grammar, spelling and punctuation errors will reduce your grade
ü    No less than eight (8) paragraphs per essay!!!