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Assignment 1: Bonds vs. Stocks Grading Rubric

You are trying to decide which investment would be best for you: bonds or stocks. You must do some research to make a good financial decision.

Explain how bonds and stocks are similar.
Explain how bonds and stocks are different.
Explain how stocks are valued.
Explain how bonds are valued.
To determine which investment would yield the most, explain how to do the yield analysis for
bonds, and then for stocks.
From the information obtained through your research which investment would work the best
for you: bonds or stocks? Explain.
This Assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following outcome: GEL-8.3: Formulate a logical solution to a problem.
Criteria:
Your paper should be 1–2 pages in length using correct APA formatting for your in-text citations to justify your discussion and place references at the bottom of the paper. Avoid using quotations, you should paraphrase the material and use an in-text citation to give credit to the reference. Sources should include academic journals, Web sources, and thoroughly use the text.
Include in your final paper:
- ● Cover page with the title of the paper, your name, date, course, and instructor’s name
- ● Introduction
- ● Analysis
- ● Conclusion
- ● Reference page
  Directions for submitting your paper
  Make sure that you save a copy of the paper you submit. To submit your paper, go to the Dropbox and select the Unit 10: Assignment 1 and follow the instructions.

Unit 10 [217: Finance]

217 Unit 10 Assignment 1: Bonds vs. Stocks	Possible Points	Points Earned
Content: 24 points
Explained how bonds and stocks are similar.	4
Explained how bonds and stocks are different.	4
Explained how stocks are valued.	4
Explained how bonds are valued.	4
Determined which investment would yield the most, and explained how to do the yield analysis for bonds, and for stocks.	4
Explained the information obtained through research which investment would work the best for them, bonds or stocks.	4
Analysis: 8 points
Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g., evaluation). Paper shows original thought. Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions and assessment based on evaluation and synthesis of information.	4
Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations, comparisons and inferences. Includes a strong introduction and conclusion. The main points of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported well (no errors in logic).	4
Writing: 8 points
Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one error per page. Correct use of APA. Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-spaced with a double space between. Project is free of serious errors; grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	4
Sources include academic journals, Web sources, and thoroughly used the text. References are applied substantively to the paper topic. Refers to sources both in-text and in the reference page.	4
Total	40