Assignment 2: Analysis of Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is a reality for many in today’s world. Suppose that you had a $5,270.00 balance on a credit card with an annual percentage rate (APR) of 15.53 percent. Consider the following questions and prepare a report based upon your conclusions. This report must be submitted as a Word document and attachment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox. Consider the following questions and prepare a report based upon your conclusions. Your report should be created as a Word document, but you are encouraged to create graphs and charts (which can be made in Excel and copied to the Word document) to illustrate your points. Remember: make sure you explain what the charts and/or graphs mean; do not assume the reader understands what they mean.
By Wednesday, March 19, 2014, complete the assigned exercises.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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Assignment Components | |
Calculations—Student correctly computes the minimum monthly payment for the scenario. Student correctly computes the amount of interest and principal being paid down with minimum payments based upon the scenario. |
48
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Analysis—Student effectively analyzes the terms, conditions, and charges for a credit card or another form of consumer debt. Student outlines a thoughtful and detailed plan to pay down a credit card or another form of consumer debt based upon a specific time frame. |
48
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Implications—Student provides insightful commentary regarding handling and/or avoiding the pitfalls of credit card debt or another form of consumer debt. |
48
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Writing Components | |
Organization—Introduction,Thesis,Transitions,Conclusion |
12
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Usage and Mechanics—Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure |
24
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APA Elements—Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations |
16
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Style—Audience, Word Choice |
4
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Total: |
200
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