Week 5 - Sacred Destination Content and development 17 Points Possible Points Possible Points Earned Comments Prepared a presentation about a vacation or a retreat to a sacred place in mythology, for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the Mahabodhi Temple. This place may or may not currently exist. 1 1 Good choice of a sacred place! Your presentation is not about a sacred place in mythology. Created a 10- to 14-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes. The use of images is encouraged. 1 1 Thank you! You did not use MS Powerpoint as required. You had less than 10 or more than 14 slides. You did not include speaker notes. Presentation included the mythological origins, history, and functions of the place. 3 3 Origins, history, and functions of the setting are included. It is important that you identify the history of the setting. Presentation included any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and mythological origins of this place. 3 3 Sacred objects and attributes were identified and explained. Most sacred places have sacred objects associated with them. Be sure to include or learn about these. Presentation included a comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other cultures. 3 3 You correctly compared your sacred place to others. Knowing the similarities between sacred places is important to learning their function within cultures. Presentation includes the relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture -- What significance do these places or things hold in the minds and emotions of the people? How do these places or things connect to mythological stories from that culture? What is the role of place and the associated objects? 3 3 You response clearly discusses the relevance of the sacred place and/or object. Your response does not clearly discuss the relevance of the sacred place and/or object. Presentation includes the most important facts to know about the surrounding culture, and etiquette and dress to follow when visiting to this place -- With what knowledge and experiences would you hope to return home? 3 3 Good presentation of the most important details to know about the sacred place. Your presentation does not include information about the surrounding culture. Mechanics 4 Points Possible Points Possible Points Earned Comments Grammar, punctuation, and spelling is correct 2 2 Great mechanics! Be sure to proofread your work before submitting it. Formatting is consistent with APA guidelines. 1 1 You formatted all citations and references following APA guidelines. You provided citations and references but did not format them following APA guidelines. Be sure to learn how properly format your references. You did not provide citations or references for the source of your information. Be sure to always cite your sources. Failing to do so is and will be considered plagiarism. Total Points 20 20 Late Penalty: Final Grade 20 .