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capitalbudgeting_rubricgrading.xlsxGrading Rubric
| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| GRADING RUBRIC FOR CAPITAL INVESTING, BUDGETING, AND ANALYSIS | ||||||||||
| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
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| Student: | ||||||||||
| Description of Evaluation | ||||||||||
| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | ||||||
| Related Grade | ||||||||||
| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | ||||||
| Category | Input | |||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | ||||||
| 1. Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | |
| 2. Description of Proposed Capital Budgeting Project - Describe a capital budgeting project (i.e., an investment in fixed assets) that might be undertaken by the company that you have selected. Make sure that the project has an initial investment in Year 0, followed by a series of annual cash flows for at least seven (7) years. In addition, determine the discount rate, or hurdle rate, that is appropriate for this project and explain the determination of that rate. | Virtually no effort to explain the capital budgeting project; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the capital budgeting project and its cash flows. The scope of the project is very understandable and the cash flows are both realistic and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 3. Explanation of the Excel Capital Budgeting Model - Develop your own Excel spreadsheet model that can be used to determine the Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), and Profitability Index (PI). Explain how the model is constructed and the required inputs. Discuss the outputs of the model. | Virtually no effort to explain the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; or, section not completed. | Passing explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model; presentation may be lacking in depth and detail. | Satisfactory explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Superior explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. | Distinctive explanation of the design, construction, and operation of the capital budgeting model. The model has some useful and perhaps special features. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Capital Budgeting Criteria - Prepare a written analysis of the results including NPV,IRR, MIRR, and PI. | Virtually no effort to examine and explain the results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors or inconsistencies with the explanation and interpretation of the results. | Satisfactory effort to examine the results of the analysis using the capital budgeting criteria. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to explain and interpret the capital budgeting criteria for the project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, detailed, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 5. Recommendation About Implementation of Capital Budgeting Project – Develop and defend a recommendation about whether the proposed project should be implemented or not. | Virtually no effort to develop a recommendation based on the analytical data; or, section not completed. | Passing effort to offer a recommendation based on the capital budgeting criteria. May be some errors and/or inconsistencies in the recommendation. | Satisfactory effort to offer a recommendation about the capital budgeting project. May be some minor errors or inconsistencies. | Superior and reasonably comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. | Distinctive and comprehensive effort to offer an appropriate recommendation about the capital budgeting project. The analysis is careful, comprehensive, and consistent. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation - Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | |
| Total | 100.00% | |||||||||
| 15. Individualized Comments About Research Paper | Grade on Paper | 98.0000 | ||||||||
| Points | 12.25 | |||||||||
| Scoring Lookup Table | ||||||||||
| A | 95 | |||||||||
| A- | 91 | |||||||||
| A+ | 98 | |||||||||
| B | 85 | |||||||||
| B- | 81 | |||||||||
| B+ | 88 | |||||||||
| C | 75 | |||||||||
| C- | 71 | |||||||||
| C+ | 78 | |||||||||
| D | 65 | |||||||||
| D- | 61 | |||||||||
| D+ | 68 | |||||||||
| F | 40 | |||||||||
| F- | 0 | |||||||||
| F+ | 55 | |||||||||
