Submit your final project here (Microsoft Word) Valencia College Personal Invest

Submit your final project here (Microsoft Word)
Valencia College
Personal Investments
FIN 2010 (CRN)
Guidelines for Report / Presentation
1. Pick a publicly traded company on NYSE
2. Report length minimum 15-20 pages double spaced (more if needed); Times New Roman (12 point)
3. APA format, the most recent edition: see website Purdue Owl. Use in-text citations.
4. Use finance websites: MSN Finance, Yahoo Finance, Hoovers, etc. Also use company’s home page or any other finance Business Week, Forbes,etc.
5. Copy and paste financial information only! Explain concepts, discuss increases and decreases. DO NOT copy information directly from the source! Put all narrative in your own words!
6. Use template as a guide, see topics and examples
Attachments
FIN 2010 -26849 Finance Report.docx
Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
10 pts
Exemplary
Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic.
7 pts
Above Average
Writing is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present.
4 pts
Adequate
Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions evident but not used throughout essay.
1 pts
Inadequate
Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
60 pts
Exemplary
Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidences original thought and support for the topic. Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical thinking.
45 pts
Above Average
Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence. Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points.
30 pts
Adequate
Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas. Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present.
15 pts
Inadequate
Shows some thinking and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal. Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Spelling
15 pts
Exemplary
Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.
12 pts
Above Average
Essay has few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly. Very few fragments or run-ons.
8 pts
Adequate
Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress though essay. Some errors remain.
5 pts
Inadequate
Spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult; fragments, comma splices, run-ons evident. Errors are frequent.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle & Format
15 pts
Exemplary
Shows outstanding style going beyond usual college level; rhetorical devices and tone used effectively; creative use of sentence structure and coordination. Meets all formal and assignment requirements and evidences attention to detail; all margins, spacing and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled with professional look.
12 pts
Above Average
Attains college level style; tone is appropriate and rhetorical devices used to enhance content; sentence variety used effectively. Meets format and assignment requirements; margins, spacing, and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled.
8 pts
Adequate
Approaches college level usage of some variety in sentence patterns, diction, and rhetorical devices. Meets format and assignment requirements; generally correct margins, spacing, and indentations; essay is neat but may have some assembly errors.
5 pts
Inadequate
Mostly in elementary form with little or no variety in sentence structure, diction, rhetorical devices or emphasis. Fails to follow format and assignment requirements; incorrect margins, spacing and indentation; neatness of essay needs attention.
0 pts
No Marks
No Submission.
15 pts
Total Points: 100