10/19/21, 1:55 PM Week 7 Paper - FINC600 D001 Summer 2021 - APEI
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FINC Graduate Grading Paper Rubric
Course: FINC600 D001 Summer 2021
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Did not
attempt
Criterion
Score
Thesis and
Support
/ 20
Organizatio
n
/ 20
20 points
The writing
has a clearly
articulated
original thesis
and
subordinate
ideas
supported by
reliable and
relevant
evidence
based on
original
research.
16 points
The writing
has a clearly
articulated
thesis
supported by
appropriate
evidence and
sound logic.
Minor gaps in
logic and
argument may
appear.
14 points
The writing
has a clear
thesis and
related
subordinate
ideas
supported by
clear thinking
and
appropriate
evidence.
Logical
arguments
may be one-
sided or
incomplete.
12 points
The writing
may need a
more clearly
articulated
thesis and/or
appropriate
related
subordinate
ideas. Fuzzy
logic may be
evident and
adequate
supporting
evidence is
lacking.
0 points
Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
20 points
The writing
flows
smoothly and
logically from
a well-defined
thesis. It
contains an
appropriate
introduction,
conclusion,
and smooth
transitions.
16 points
The writing is
organized
logically and
flows well. An
introduction
and conclusion
are evident,
but transitions
may be
smoother.
14 points
The writing
demonstrates
rudimentary
organization
and logical
structure, but
ideas may be
more fully
developed and
supported by
more
appropriate
evidence.
12 points
The writing is
noticeably
lacking in
organization.
There is no
clear
introduction
nor conclusion
and ideas are
neither
carefully nor
fully
developed.
Supporting
evidence is
lacking.
0 points
Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
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Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Did not
attempt
Criterion
Score
Style / 20
Mechanics/
Syntax/Gra
mmar
/ 20
20 points
The writing
engages the
reader through
an original
prose style
appropriate to
the subject.
Language is
precise.
Sentences are
varied but not
noticeably so.
Active voice is
apparent.
16 points
The writing
keeps the
reader’s
attention
through a
carefully
crafted prose
style Language
chosen is
appropriate to
the subject,
but may call
attention to
itself in minor
ways.
14 points
The writing is
clear but could
be expressed
in a style more
appropriate to
the subject. It
is jargon-free
but may
require a more
complete
explanation of
some terms
used.
12 points
The writing
lacks clarity
and is
sometimes
confusing. The
language
cho ...
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1. 10/19/21, 1:55 PM Week 7 Paper - FINC600 D001 Summer
2021 - APEI
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_sub
mit_files.d2l?db=130709&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=41003
1/13
FINC Graduate Grading Paper Rubric
Course: FINC600 D001 Summer 2021
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Did not
attempt
Criterion
Score
Thesis and
Support
/ 20
Organizatio
n
/ 20
20 points
The writing
2. has a clearly
articulated
original thesis
and
subordinate
ideas
supported by
reliable and
relevant
evidence
based on
original
research.
16 points
The writing
has a clearly
articulated
thesis
3. supported by
appropriate
evidence and
sound logic.
Minor gaps in
logic and
argument may
appear.
14 points
The writing
has a clear
thesis and
related
subordinate
ideas
supported by
clear thinking
and
8. clear
introduction
nor conclusion
and ideas are
neither
carefully nor
fully
developed.
Supporting
evidence is
lacking.
0 points
Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
Paragraph
Lato (Recom…
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Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Did not
attempt
Criterion
Score
Style / 20
Mechanics/
Syntax/Gra
mmar
/ 20
20 points
The writing
engages the
reader through
10. an original
prose style
appropriate to
the subject.
Language is
precise.
Sentences are
varied but not
noticeably so.
Active voice is
apparent.
16 points
The writing
keeps the
reader’s
attention
through a
carefully
11. crafted prose
style Language
chosen is
appropriate to
the subject,
but may call
attention to
itself in minor
ways.
14 points
The writing is
clear but could
be expressed
in a style more
appropriate to
the subject. It
is jargon-free
but may
12. require a more
complete
explanation of
some terms
used.
12 points
The writing
lacks clarity
and is
sometimes
confusing. The
language
chosen is not
appropriate to
the subject
nor the
assignment.
0 points
13. Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
20 points
The writing is
free of
grammatical,
proofreading,
and stylistic
errors. All
quoted
material is
properly
documented
and cited.
16 points
The writing
14. may exhibit a
few minor
errors in
grammar or
style, but do
impair the
flow of the
reading. Most
quoted
material is
properly
documented
and cited.
14 points
The writing
could benefit
from
additional
15. proofreading,
as some errors
impede the
flow of the
reading.
Sources are
documented
and cited but
need to show
greater
consistency.
12 points
The writing
exhibits
substantial
errors in
grammar and
style so that
16. the basic ideas
are lost.
Sources are
overly quoted
and not
adequately
documented
nor cited.
0 points
Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
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17. Total / 100
Overall Score
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Did not
attempt
Criterion
Score
APA format / 2020 points
References
and in-text
citations are
included,
appropriate
and formatted
correctly.
Enough of the
content is
created by the
student.
16 points
19. both are
formatted
incorrectly.
12 points
There are no
resources
cited.
0 points
Did not
attempt this
portion of the
assignment.
Exemplary
90 points
minimum
Accomplished
80 points
minimum
Developing
23. 2
1
Title of Paper in Bold Centered
Student Name
University
COURSE####: Course Title
Instructor Name
Due Date
Repeat the Title – Level 1 Header
Hit the tab key one time to begin the main body of the paper.
The paragraphs of the main document are indented. The
computer will wrap your text for you based upon the margin
settings established by this document template. It is not
necessary for you to hit the Enter or return key at the end of a
line of text. Only hit the enter key (one time) when you reach
the end of a paragraph.
Then hit the tab key to indent and then continue typing the
paper. In APA any source that you use in your paper must have
an in-text citation. In APA these citations include the author’s
last name and the year of the publication in parentheses (Name,
Year).
Level 2 Header use: Flush Left, Bold, Title Case Heading
Sub-section your essay using sub-headers in the same
sequence you introduced your topic in your lead paragraph, your
thesis.
Level 3 Header use: Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading
The more lengthy or complex your essay, the potential for using
additional Level Headers; notice the subtle difference. One tip
for any submission, always double-check the font choice is
24. consistent throughout the essay.
Conclusion
Begin to summarize the main points of your topic in three to
five sentences. The conclusion of your paper should re-phrase
the points of what your reader should be left remembering,
nothing new, concise and to the point.
References
Lastname, C. (2008). Title of the source without caps except
Proper Nouns or: First word after colon. The Journal or
Publication Italicized and Capped, Vol#(Issue#), Page numbers.
Turnitin® enabled This assignment will be submitted to
Turnitin®.
Instructions
Respond to the following question:
As part of the financial planning process, a common practice in
the corporate finance world is restructuring through the process
of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It seems that on a regular
basis, investment bankers arrange M&A transactions, forming
one company from separate companies. What are the advantages
and the disadvantages of a merger? In your response, provide an
example of either - a merger that was successful, or one that
was unsuccessful.
6 page content / words 1300 (title page, abstract and reference
page not included).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines,
including a title page, an introduction, and a conclusion. An
abstract is not required. Cite in text and include a References
section. A template is included in the assignment.
In your report, make certain that you include at least three
credible outside references from search engines
Note that your attached paper will automatically be submitted to
25. Turnitin, and an Originality Report should be sent back to the
classroom within around 15 minutes. The Originality report
does not actually recommend changes. It does point out where
you may need to add a citation or quotation marks (if not
already cited). Once you use it a few times, you will appreciate
this tool, as it will assist you in improving quality and content,
as well as avoid plagiarism. Your goal is to keep direct
quotations to a minimum and to make sure that you do not just
cut and paste material. Ensure that all your references are cited.
A report with a similarity index less than 20% is acceptable for
graduate level work.
Your paper will be evaluated according to the Writing
Assignment Grading Rubric shown below. To maximize your
grade, be sure to use the proper organization (intro, body,
conclusion) and follow APA style. Your paper should have a
title page and reference page, but you do not need an abstract
for this assignment. See the PowerPoint presentation attached
for APA assistance.
Guidelines
Writing Assignment Requirements
Content (60%)
Response demonstrate a clear understanding of the key elements
of assignment questions.
Responses thoroughly cover the elements in a substantive
manner.
Response demonstrates critical thinking and analysis.
Content is complete and accurate.
Introduction and conclusion provides adequate information on
26. the given topic.
Organization (20%)
Paper structure is clear and easy to follow.
Ideas flow in a logical sequence.
Introduction provides a sound introduction to the topic and
previews major points.
Paragraph transitions are logical and support the flow of
thought throughout the paper.
The conclusion thoroughly reviews the major points.
Writing Style,
Grammar, APA Format (20%)
Sentences are well constructed, complete, clear, and concise.
Words used are specific and unambiguous.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct.
APA guidelines (7th edition) are followed, such as title page,
headers, citations, references, etc.
Effective use of aids, such as sections, summaries, table of
contents, indices, and appendices (if appropriate)