Description: Total Possible Score: 10.00 Determines the Startup Costs of a Real Estate-Based Business Total: 1.50 Distinguished - Accurately determines the startup costs of a real estate-based business. Proficient - Determines most of the startup costs of a real estate-based business. Minor inaccuracies are present. Basic - Determines some of the startup costs of a real estate-based business. Several inaccuracies are present. Below Expectations - Attempts to determine the startup costs of a real estate based-business; however, significant inaccuracies are present. Non-Performance - The determination of startup costs of a real estate-based business is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Determines the Operating Expenses of the Business for the First Two Years and Identifies the Fixed and Variable Expenses Total: 1.50 Distinguished - Accurately determines the operating expenses for the first two years, and clearly identifies the fixed and variable expenses. Proficient - Determines the operating expenses for the first two years and identifies most of the fixed and variable expenses. Minor inaccuracies are present. Basic - Determines the operating expenses of the business for the first two years and identifies some of the fixed and variable expenses. Several inaccuracies are present. Below Expectations - Determines a few of the operating expenses of the business for the first two years and identifies a few of the fixed and variable expenses. Significant inaccuracies are present. Non-Performance - The determination of operating expenses of the business for the first two years and identification of fixed and variable expenses are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. Formulates a Plan to Cover Startup and Ongoing Operations Expenses and Personal Financial Requirements Total: 2.00 Distinguished - Formulates a thorough and detailed plan to cover startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business cash flow begins. Proficient - Formulates a detailed plan to cover startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business cash flow begins. The plan is slightly underdeveloped. Basic - Formulates a general plan to cover most startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business cash flow begins. The plan is underdeveloped. Below Expectations - Attempts to formulate a plan to cover startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business case flow begins; however, the plan is significantly underdeveloped. Non-Performance - The plan to cover startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial requirements is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Des.

1. Description:
Total Possible Score: 10.00
Determines the Startup Costs of a Real Estate-Based Business
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately determines the startup costs of a real
estate-based business.
Proficient - Determines most of the startup costs of a real
estate-based business. Minor inaccuracies are present.
Basic - Determines some of the startup costs of a real estate-
based business. Several inaccuracies are present.
Below Expectations - Attempts to determine the startup costs of
a real estate based-business; however, significant inaccuracies
are present.
Non-Performance - The determination of startup costs of a real
estate-based business is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Determines the Operating Expenses of the Business for the First
Two Years and Identifies the Fixed and Variable Expenses
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately determines the operating expenses
for the first two years, and clearly identifies the fixed and
variable expenses.
Proficient - Determines the operating expenses for the first two
years and identifies most of the fixed and variable expenses.
Minor inaccuracies are present.
Basic - Determines the operating expenses of the business for
the first two years and identifies some of the fixed and variable
expenses. Several inaccuracies are present.
Below Expectations - Determines a few of the operating
expenses of the business for the first two years and identifies a
few of the fixed and variable expenses. Significant inaccuracies
are present.

2. Non-Performance - The determination of operating expenses of
the business for the first two years and identification of fixed
and variable expenses are either nonexistent or lack the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Formulates a Plan to Cover Startup and Ongoing Operations
Expenses and Personal Financial Requirements
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Formulates a thorough and detailed plan to
cover startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal
financial requirements to remain solvent until sufficient
business cash flow begins.
Proficient - Formulates a detailed plan to cover startup and
ongoing operations expenses and personal financial
requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business cash
flow begins. The plan is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Formulates a general plan to cover most startup and
ongoing operations expenses and personal financial
requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business cash
flow begins. The plan is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to formulate a plan to cover
startup and ongoing operations expenses and personal financial
requirements to remain solvent until sufficient business case
flow begins; however, the plan is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The plan to cover startup and ongoing
operations expenses and personal financial requirements is
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Describes Anticipated Revenue Sources, When Cash Flow Will
Begin, and Identifies When the Anticipated Break-Even Point
Will Occur
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Accurately describes anticipated revenue
sources, when cash flow will begin, and identifies when the
anticipated break-even point will occur.

3. Proficient - Describes anticipated revenue sources, when cash
flow will begin, and identifies when the anticipated break-even
point will occur. Minor inaccuracies are present.
Basic - Vaguely describes anticipated revenue sources, when
cash flow will begin, and identifies when the anticipated break-
even point will occur. Several inaccuracies are present.
Below Expectations - Attempts to describe anticipated revenue
sources, when cash flow will begin, and identifies when the
anticipated break-even point will occur; however, major
inaccuracies are present.
Non-Performance - The description of anticipated revenue
sources, when cash flow will begin, and the identification of
when the anticipated break-even point will occur are either
nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment
instructions.
Discusses the Overall Viability of the Business Based on
Financial Projections
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Provides a detailed discussion of the overall
viability of the business based on financial projections.
Proficient - Provides a discussion of the overall viability of the
business based on financial projections. Minor details are
missing.
Basic - Provides a general discussion of the overall viability of
the business, based on some financial projections. Relevant
details are missing.
Below Expectations - Provides an incomplete discussion of the
overall viability of the business that is not based on financial
projections. Significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The discussion of the overall viability of the
business based on financial projections is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues
Total: 0.25

4. Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail
the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information
necessary for a full understanding.
Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered,
delivering enough relevant information for an adequate
understanding.
Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering
minimal information for a basic understanding.
Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be
considered, but may not deliver additional information
necessary for a basic understanding.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Quantitative Literacy: Interpretation
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Gave a valid explanation of information
presented in mathematical forms. Student makes appropriate
conclusions based on that data.
Proficient - Gave a valid explanation of data presented in
mathematical forms.
Basic - Gave a somewhat valid explanation of data presented in
mathematical forms, but occasionally made minor errors.
Below Expectations - Attempted to explain data presented in
mathematical forms, but drew erroneous conclusions about what
the information meant.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and
organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to
understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax

5. and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to
understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of
syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently
throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout
the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA
formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three
quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at
least one half of the required number of correctly formatted

6. pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Resource Requirement
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited
correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to
support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support
ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the
reference page are used within the body of the assignment.
Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that
provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be
scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used
within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
APPENDIX 1
Primary Source Worksheet

7. Primary Source Worksheet
Document Author:
Document Title:
Basic Information
A. Identify the document/source--what type of
document/source is it and when was it written? Does the
writing
concern the past, present or future? What is the time gap
between the time of writing and the time of the
issues/information being recorded?
B. What do we know about the author? (Name, dates, location,
social standing, etc.)
C. Who is the intended audience? Could there be more than
one audience?
D. What is the content of the document/source? What are the

8. main points and arguments?
E. Who/what are the main people and locations
involved/mentioned? How do these people and locations relate
to
the author and or the society in which the document was
created?
Analytical Information
A. Why was this document or source written/produced?
B. What basic assumptions does the author make in this
document?
C. Does the author make his/her point? Are the arguments
logical and consistent? What evidence and examples
does the author use, and are they valid?
D. What does this document say about the society in which it
was produced? What social issues, tensions, etc. are
revealed in the document?

9. E. Are there any common themes in the time period that you
can identify in this document? How is this document
similar to or different from other documents which address the
same subject?
F. What implications does the document raise for the society in
which it was produced? In what ways could the
document influence politics, religion, social order, and/or
commerce?
G. What questions does the document raise for you? About
what things would you like to know more?