ACCT 311 DB#2

There will be 4 Group Discussion Board Forums throughout the  course. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate  interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics.  You are required to post 1 thread of at least 500 words, and you  must post 1 reply of at least 250 words. For each thread, you must  support your assertions with at least 2 citations other than the  textbook, and the Bible may be 1 of those sources. Everything must be in  current APA format.Outside research for the replies is encouraged but  not required. All research must include an in-text citation to give credit to the source of the information.

Submit each  thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week,  and submit your reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week. 

Question:

What is meant by the term "operating leverage"? Is high operating leverage a positive or negative position?

Group Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned 

Thread – Key Components

0 to 12.5 points

All key components of the Group Discussion Board Forum question are answered correctly in a new thread.

Thread – Organization

0 to 5 points

There is an organized, logical flow to post. 

Thread – Major Points

0 to 5 points

Major  points are stated clearly and are supported by outside research, logic,  or pertinent examples. Direct quotations are limited.

Thread – References and Length

0 to 5 points

The post meets the source requirement (2 sources other than the textbook) and has sufficient word count (at least 500 words).

Thread – Spelling, Grammar, and Format

0 to 2.5 points

Spelling, grammar, and format (to include, but not limited to, punctuation and current APA) are correct.

Reply – Analysis

0 to 5 points

The  reply contains thoughtful analysis of points made in the thread  (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting  concepts, and/or distinguishing areas of agreement/disagreement).

Reply – Additional Insight

0 to 5 points

The  reply adds additional insight to the discussion with outside research,  logic, and/or examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are  acceptable).

Reply – Clarity

0 to 5 points

The  reply brings clarity to issues being discussed (relating issues to  Scripture/biblical principles, personal experience, etc.).

Reply – Length

0 to 2.5 points 

Sufficient word count (at least 250 words) is met.

Reply – Spelling, Grammar, and Format

0 to 2.5 points

Spelling, grammar, and format (to include, but not limited to, punctuation and current APA) are correct. 

Total

/50

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