Independent Research Project. Please read all attachments and pay special attention to deadlines and details. I want the topic of this IRP to be US banking reform. There will be no payment for late work and I will be in continually communication with you until the assignment is complete.

Independent Research Project. Please read all attachments and pay special attention to deadlines and details. I want the topic of this IRP to be US banking reform. There will be no payment for late work and I will be in continually communication with you until the assignment is complete.

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IRP GRADING RUBRIC
Overview
The IRP will be graded on fulfillment of the assignment and the clearness and accurateness of presentation. Students should demonstrate knowledge of the various aspects of business including but not limited to linking theoretical concepts to real world business situations. Topics should be well-researched with the strong and persuasive arguments presented. Student work will also be evaluated on structure, use of appropriate format (APA) and writing craft.

Content / Development 75% of Total Points Possible: 225 Points Earned XXX/225
Additional Comments:
Appropriate template used for chosen topic
Report in good scholarly form with sound research, technical analysis, recommendations, conclusions, and
references.
The report is at least 15-25 pages not including the title, reference, and Appendix pages (30+total)
Minimum 10 references
Minimum 10 scholarly references
References are no older than 2005.
No tertiary sources (encyclopedias, Wikis, etc)
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
Purpose of the project is clearly addressed
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific research, examples, evaluation, and analysis.
The paper develops a central theme.
The findings, conclusions and recommendations are logical, flow from the body of the paper, and review the
major points.
The paper combines theory and real world business practices
Critical thinking:
_Student used data to support statements and assertions
_Linked theory with real world business in a practical way
_Provided supported recommendations and logical conclusions
_Innovative analysis, and evaluation of findings: categorize, appraise, compare/contrasts, different perspectives, and proposes possible
solutions/recommendations

Readability
13% of Total Points Possible: 39 Points Earned
XX/39
Additional Comments:
Paragraph and section transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of
thought.

Technicalities
12% of Total Points Possible: 36 Points Earned
XX/36
Additional Comments:
The report, including the title, references, and tables,
follows APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of sub headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total Points Earned XXX/300