Equity vs. Debt Financing

Content

60%

Points Available

Points Earned

x / 9

Additional Comments:

The presentation:

· Describes the advantages and disadvantages of each form of financing available to entrepreneurs.

· Describes the steps taken to determine which financing alternatives to pursue.

· Explains the stage in the entrepreneurial process where equity financing and debt financing are most appropriate.

· Includes at least two scholarly references.

90

Organization and Development

20%

Points Available

Points Earned

x / 3

Additional Comments:

· The presentation is 7 to 10 slides long and appropriate for the speaker’s audience.

· The presentation includes detailed speaker’s notes between 50 to 200 words on each slide.

· The content is organized, develops a central theme or idea, is comprehensive, and flows logically.

· Major points are clear and specific examples are used.

· Slide transitions are logical and maintain the flow throughout the presentation.

· The presentation includes visual aids and utilizes relevant graphics.

· Text is limited to approximately five lines with approximately five words per bulleted item.

30

Mechanics

20%

Points Available

Points Earned

x / 3

Additional Comments:

· The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes—follows APA standards as directed by the instructor. The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.

30

Total Available

Total Earned

150