Discussion Paper/Analysis
Each participant will develop and post in the appropriate conference areas for discussion a discussion paper related to the content described in the course description and objectives. Each paper will be a minimum of 3 single spaced pages and be based on a journal article or issue of the student's choice. If you use an online source, check that it provides credible information. Proposed topics are to be posted in the appropriate Briefing Papers Topic Conference. A source article may be used by only one student; it is first come, first served. The due date for posting the discussion paper topic/article is by the end of session three. The due date for posting the completed discussion paper is by the end of session eight. The discussion paper should summarize and analyze the main points put forward in the paper/article. Exceptional work would include additional research and thoughtful synthesis of the authors' ideas with your ideas. You should choose an article that focuses on financial management/accounting with a valuation component (I tend to be pretty lenient here, but your grade will be affected by the degree that there is a distinct valuation component.After posting the paper, the student is expected to moderate a discussion concerning its contents. Each member of the class is required to post a substantive response to at least 3 of the briefing papers of classmates. The paper will be graded using the following Rubric:
WRITING CRITERIA
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Weight
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ASSESSMENT
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| Context/Purpose Considers the audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing assignment(s). |
10 |
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| Content/Ideas/Support Articulates and supports a main idea(s) that is consistent with context and purpose. |
60 |
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| Organization Uses logical sequencing including introduction, transitions between paragraphs, and summary/ conclusion to develop main idea(s) and content. |
10 |
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| Sources Incorporates use of and identifies sources and/or research, according to APA and/or instructor guidelines. |
10 |
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| Word Usage/ Grammar/Spelling/ Punctuation Uses wording, grammar, spelling and punctuation accurately and correctly. |