San Jose State University The Perfect Financial Storm of 2008 Thesis Paper

Question Description

Upload Only pdf files.

You should also name your document the following: firstname_lastname_section#.pdf

For example, if I were submitting a paper and as a student in your class, my pdf file will be named: Triya_Seshadri_3.pdf

Use the turnitin similarity index before you submit.

If your paper has a similarity index greater than 10%, I will deduct 10 points from your score
If your paper has a similarity index greater than 20%, I will deduct 30 points from your score
If your paper has a similarity index greater than 30%, I will deduct 50 points from your score

Late Submissions will not be accepted or graded.

Rubric

Final Paper Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Awakens and focuses interest on the writers agenda. Compelling.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Presents an interesting idea, but has problems with clarity or focus.

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not attempt to generate interest. Serious problems with clarity or focus.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Restates the thesis statement and summarizes findings. Does not introduce new topics.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Summarizes findings. Does not introduce new topics.

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not summarize findings adequately, and introduces new topics.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

The writer has a well written thesis statement with a clearly defined question or argument. It includes both a main idea and controlling idea.

8.0 to >4.0 pts

Adequate

The writer has a well written thesis statement; however, the question or argument is not clear. Includes a main idea but no controlling idea.

4.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Vague; general; ambiguous; or not included

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssumptions

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Includes logical underlying assumptions necessary to complete the research; questions assumptions that others have made

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Includes logical underlying assumptions necessary to complete the research

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Does not include assumptions

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCentral Message

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Full Marks

The paper stays focused on the Thesis Statement. The paper answers the so what question, and every section consistently relates back to the thesis statement. The analysis is relevant to the central message.

12.0 to >9.0 pts

Adequate

The Thesis Statement is clearly stated in the introduction, but the paper does not connect to it consistently. The paper attempts to answer the so what question, but misses the mark in terms of presenting relevant analysis.

9.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Thesis is implied or not specific enough, and the paper does not connect back to it. The paper does not answer the so what question.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEconomic Analysis

20.0 to >15.0 pts

Good

The paper uses Economic Analysis consistently and correctly. There are no errors in economic theory and the author’s knowledge of economics is apparent from the analysis.

15.0 to >10.0 pts

Adequate

The paper uses correct Economic Analysis but it is not consistent. There are no errors in economic theory presented in the paper.

10.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The author has no economic analysis or incorrect economic analysis. There are errors in the economic theory presented.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn-Text Citations

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Every in-text source is cited consistently and appropriately.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Most sources are cited appropriately. However citations are inconsistent.

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Most sources are either not cited or cited incorrectly.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences and APA Style

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct APA formatting and citation throughout, including a reference list.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Makes some errors in APA formatting and/or citation, but includes a reference list.

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Makes many errors in APA formatting and citation. Reference list is lacking or has many errors.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContinuity/Transitions

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Includes continuity within paragraphs and sections; includes transitions between sentences, paragraphs and sections

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Includes continuity but inconsistent transitions between paragraphs and/ or sections.

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Lacks continuity or transitions.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentences

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Includes complete sentences; uses parallel construction; uses subject-verb agreement

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Includes complete sentences; uses subject- verb agreement

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Includes incomplete sentences; lacks subject- verb agreement

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses active voice and professional tone to make it an easy read; engaging

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Uses a mixture of active voice and passive voice to make it readable, but with some effort

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Uses passive voice; awkward, convoluted, run-on sentences that make it difficult to read

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Less than 5 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

5 to 10 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

2.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

More than 10 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTone

5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses precise, formal and professional language

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Adequate

Uses clear, but imprecise language. A few informal sentences, but nothing that distracts the reader.

2.0 to >0 pts

No Marks

Uses generalities, unsubstantiated claims, informal language and slang or is highly conversational.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRoad Map

5.0 pts

Full Marks

There is a Road Map at the end of the introduction.

0.0 pts

No Marks

No Road Map at the end of the introduction

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCover Page

5.0 pts

Full Marks

There is a Cover Page with required details.

0.0 pts

No Marks

No Cover Page with required details.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Numbers

5.0 pts

Full Marks

Includes page numbers

0.0 pts

No Marks

No Page numbers.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImprovements from Draft

15.0 to >8.0 pts

Full Marks

Read all comments on draft and revised the Final Paper based on all comments. Revised paper and followed at least 80% of the comments suggested.

8.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Revised paper only superficially. Did not revise based on comments. Did not make several of the suggested changes

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFile Naming

5.0 pts

Full Marks

Followed the required naming convention

0.0 pts

No Marks

Did not follow the required naming convention.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 130.0

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