Annual Report Project – Section 1
The Annual Report Project will be completed in sections over the duration of this course. You will submit each section individually, as assigned, and then submit the completed comprehensive assignment in Topic 8.
Obtain the most recent Form 10-K of a U.S. corporation traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ). The corporation must sell a product and carry inventory on its balance sheet. You can access public company Form 10-K reports on your specific company’s website under Investor Relations.
For Section 1 of the Annual Report Project, prepare a professionally written summary of 250-500 words. Include the following in your submission:
Provide an overview of the company you have chosen. What business is it in? What does it sell? Who are its competitors? In what geographical areas does it conduct business? Discuss any cyclicality associated with its product sales. Include any other items relevant to this particular business or its industry.
Locate a press release or article on the company you chose. What was the press release regarding and why is it significant for the company? Focus on any current or future financial implications. What did the article state about the company and how might the information in the article influence the company’s financial performance in the future?
You are required to integrate at least two academic sources in the summary.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Refer to “Annual Report Project – Section 1 Rubric” prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to theLopesWrite Technical Support articlesfor assistance.
Rubric
Points Available 50 GRADE EARNED 0.00 0.0%
Grading Criteria Far Below ( 0 – 71% ) Approach ( 72-75% ) Meet ( 76-83% ) Above Average ( 84-91% ) Excellent ( 92-100%)
Company Overview An overview of the company is not included. An overview of the company is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete. An overview of the company is present. An overview of the company is clearly provided and well developed. An expertly crafted overview of the company is thoroughly developed with supporting details. An expertly crafted overview of the company is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
Article or Press Release A discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is not included. A discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete. A discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is present. A discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is clearly provided and well developed. A comprehensive discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is thoroughly developed with supporting details. A comprehensive discussion of the article or press release and the financial implications and future relevance is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Paper Format
(Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
Research Citations
(In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment) No citations are used. Citations are inconsistently used or incorrectly. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Percentage Points Available Rating (1 – 100%) Category Points Earned
Company Overview 40% 20 Far Below 0.00
Article or Press Release 30% 15 Far Below 0.00
Mechanics of Writing 10% 5 Far Below 0.00
Paper Format 10% 5 Far Below 0.00
Research Citations 10% 5 Far Below 0.00
Total 100.0% 50 0.00
See comments on paper and general comments with returned assignment.
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