For Maggie K only
Total Points: 100.0
Critical Thinking Assignment
Due Dec 3 by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Critical Thinking
Criteria Ratings Pts
5.0 pts
10.0 pts
25.0 pts
15.0 pts
20.0 pts
5.0 pts
15.0 pts
5.0 pts
Submit Assignment
Present an argument that supports of one of the following claims:
The use of credit is a shopping convenience that enables us to even our lifelong consumption.
OR
The use of credit should be avoided, as we should not purchase items unless we have the cash.
Once you have chosen a topic, include the following in essay form:
1. Provide written definition of the problem. (Be sure to state the argument you have chosen).
2. Support your argument with 23 key points based upon your research. Your research must include at least 2 credible web sites. (Be sure to include the URL on the Reference page, and site the author within the body of your paper).
3. Explain the consequences of your decision/viewpoint both pro and con.
4. Your work must include at least one financial calculation.
Use the attached template to turn in your paper. Be sure to fill in the missing information on the cover sheet. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double space, right justified, APA format for reference material.
Here is the template:
critical thinking template.docx
Research Documented
Exceptional All sources documented on title page and within the work 5.0 pts
Meet Expectations Some documentation included 2.5 pts
Need Improvement Research not documented 0.0 pts
Sources
Exceptional 23 links included 10.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations 1 link included 5.0 pts
Need Improvement No sources included 0.0 pts
Analysis
Exceptional 23 Keypoints clearly back argument 25.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations Keypoints somewhat back argument or only one keypoint given 15.0 pts
Need Improvement No analysis given 0.0 pts
Problem Defined
Exceptional Problem clearly stated, including side taken 15.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations Problem somewhat explained 7.0 pts
Need Improvement Problem not explained 0.0 pts
Pros and Cons Included
Exceptional both pros and cons included 20.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations Either pros or cons included but not both 10.0 pts
Need Improvement Pros and cons not included 0.0 pts
Paper Organization
Exceptional Template followed, 12pt. font, times new roman, double spaced, cover sheet completed 5.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations template used but with errors 2.5 pts
Need Improvement template not used 0.0 pts
Calculation
Exceptional Financial calculation included. 15.0 pts
Almost Meets Expectations Incomplete or incorrect financial calculation 7.0 pts
Need Improvement No financial calculation included 0.0 pts
Spelling Grammar Full Marks Few to no mistakes 5.0 pts
Some Marks Some Mistakes 3.0 pts
No Marks Many Mistakes 0.0 pts