Q (Homeownership - The American Dream) In a 3-5 page academic paper, conduct research to identify homes within your region or neighborhood. Find a home that you would like to own. Conduct research, and identify the asking price of the home, as well as what the seller purchased the home for (most counties in the United States have public websites that show this information. Otherwise, use the multi-listing services of real estate companies). Calculate whether the seller made or lost on his/her investment while declaring the elapsed time of ownership. Calculate the annual yield of the seller’s investment. Furthermore, determine the down payment necessary to purchase this home, along with the closing costs you would be responsible for. Estimate the types of repairs that would be necessary to occupy the home, along with those appropriate costs. Finally, project the appreciation of the property (say over a 10-year period), and whether your investment would be positive, or whether you might lose value over this 10-year period. Include a minimum of two credible references that were used in your research. Employ the aforementioned “Guidelines for Writing Papers” instructions in the development of your work. Rubric Written Assignment Written Assignment Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction/ Background Info 20 pts Excellent Exceptional intro with thorough background information that is well developed and Definitive assessment information with examples 17.5 pts Good Proficient intro that states topic, Clearly describes background information with Sufficient assessment information 15 pts Fair Adequate intro that states topic and basic background information and limited assessment information 10 pts Poor Weak introduction of topic, Little background information and Lacking assessment information 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Information/ Evidence 20 pts Excellent Paper is exceptionally researched, has strong and accurate details and noteworthy critical evidence and examples from 3 or more sources 17.5 pts Good Paper is well researched in detail with accurate and critical evidence from the required 3 sources 15 pts Fair Some aspects of paper are research with some accurate evidence from 2 sources 10 pts Poor Limited information on topic with lack of research, details or accurate evidence 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/ Development of Ideas 20 pts Excellent Exceptionally clear and logical organization; thorough development of ideas; strong support of topic with solid transitions between ideas 17.5 pts Good Clear and logical order of ideas that supports topic with good transitions between paragraphs 15 pts Fair Somewhat clear and logical development of ideas with adequate transitions between ideas and paragraphs 10 pts Poor Lacks clear and logical development of ideas; weak transitions 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 20 pts Excellent Excellent summary of topic (with no new topics introduced); with strong follow up; conclusion based on evidence; final statement that leaves an impact on readers 17.5 pts Good Good summary of topic, and all subtopics with clear concluding ideas 15 pts Fair Adequate summary of topic, some subtopics with some final concluding ideas 10 pts Poor Lack of summary of topic, topic and subtopics with weak concluding ideas 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion Paper Appearance, Formatting, Length, and Language use 20 pts Excellent Meets minimum length, including a title page, proper spacing, required font size with Very clear evidence of solid knowledge of grammar, spelling, usage, and paragraphing with limited errors 17.5 pts Good Lacks one of the following; meeting minimum length, including a title page, proper spacing, required font size, with Basically clear with few errors in grammar, spelling, usage and paragraphing 15 pts Fair Lacks two of the following; meeting minimum length, including a title page, proper spacing, required font size, with Some errors in grammar, spelling, usage and paragraphing 10 pts Poor Lacks three or more of the following; meeting minimum length, including a title page, proper spacing, required font size, with Inconsistent grammar, spelling, usage, and paragraphing through the paper 20 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext