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Overview:
Overview:
The essay must maintain objectivity in the analysis and evaluation of religions
The essay must address the beliefs, values and practices of religious traditions and show a genuine understanding of the religion from the standpoint of its adherents
Topics that only indirectly relate to religion aren't permitted
Students should avoid judgment about the truth value of religious beliefs
Refer to the official IB guide for more detailed information on appropriate topics, appropriate texts and examples for topics, research questions and suggested approaches.
Example Essay & Examiner's Comments
Read the example for a high scoring essay in World Religions to get a better idea of the expectations. Read the Examiner's Comments to understand the assessment of the essay.
Assessment
Subject specific interpretation of the assessment criteria:
Refer to the checklist for a general overview of the assessment criteria, as well as the subject-specific interpretation for World Religions.
Subject-specific Resources
Our World in Data: data on several global issues
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics: this Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society
Ethics, Science, Technology and Engineering: this publication considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society
American Decades Primary Sources: world events, the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law and justice, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports 2000-2009
Plos One: open access journals
World Book Advanced: multimedia ebook center and primary source content
Primary Research: an overview of definitions, types and examples of primary research
Boise Public Library: access to a variety of online resources (get a free library card first)
Lili.org: free access to academic databases with an Idaho address (select a database first, then search for your topic)
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