Content

Points Available

9

Points Earned

X/9

Additional Comments:

All key questions are answered in a substantive way and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis from the Valley of the Sun United Way’s 2009 audited financial statement:

· Major increases or decreases in line items, taking into consideration both dollar amounts and percentage change.

· Internal or external factors that may have caused those changes in the line items over the course of the year.

· Hypothesis for the changes, considering both macro and micro causes.

· Key questions to ask to Valley of the Sun United Way’s CFO regarding changes in the organization’s financial statements.

· Correct utilization of at least four financial ratios as performance measures.

· Comprehensive SWOT analysis of Valley of the Sun United Way’s financial situation.

Organization / Development

Points Available

3

Points Earned

X/3

Additional Comments:

· The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and

previews major points.

· Paragraph 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.

· The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Mechanics

Points Available

3

Points Earned

X/3

Additional Comments:

· The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

· Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

· The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Spelling is correct

Total Available

Total Earned

15