Chapter 3: Comprehension Questions – Financial Ratios

Requirement: Include Prior Grading Comments

• For the Chapter 3 Comprehension Questions and all subsequent comprehension questions, this assignment will require you to include screen shots of pages 1 and 2 that include my detailed, annotated grading comments that are embedded in the most recently graded writing assignment (i.e. Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions).   Please include this as a separate attachment or embedded within your submission.
• Be sure to read this requirement completely to be certain you are uploading the PROPER screen shots.  Here is an example of what your screen shots of my annotated grading comments should look like.
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• It is imperative and your responsibility to view all instructor grading comments from prior assignments to learn from prior mistakes related to the content, writing quality, and APA format.  Including the required screen shots demonstrates to the instructor that you have viewed the detailed, annotated grading comments from which you can improve your learning experience and ensures that mistakes will not be repeated.  
• It is expected that you will make the effort to do review and incorporate this feedback BEFORE submitting this assignment.  Learning from prior errors is supremely important to prevent repeated mistakes which will enhance and improve your learning experience.  Repeated mistakes will be graded more harshly.
• For directions on accessing instructor’s annotated comments that in the assignment, view this resource:  https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-view-annotation-feedback-comments-from-my-instructor/ta-p/523 (Links to an external site.).  If you experience any technical issues accessing the feedback, use the Help tool on the left side navigation panel.  There are many screen capture tools available like Snagit or Capture by TechSmith that are free and easy to download.  If you are unfamiliar with how to take and upload a screenshot, use the Canvas Help resource on the left side navigation panel.

Directions/Guidelines

The comprehension questions are to be answered clearly, directly, and concisely.  They are designed to further delve into the most important concepts of the course content.

1. Preparation:  Review the PowerPoint file, the end of chapter questions and answers, and the textbook prior to answering. Please always use your textbook as a source (at a minimum). Consult with outside resources if you need further information but be sure to cite all sources properly with in text citations and a reference list.  Submissions without proper in text citations and a reference list will be scored a zero.   For help with formatting references on the reference list into proper APA format, it is acceptable to use the Citation Machine website (Links to an external site.).  All references are double spaced with no added spaces between references; indent the second and subsequent lines of a reference.
2. NO PLAGIARISM:  All responses or comments must be original. Additionally, avoid any direct quotes in favor of paraphrasing into your own words.  For more information on plagiarism and how to avoid it, review the following tutorial: Understanding Plagiarism (Links to an external site.). 
3. APA:  APA format is required.  APA requires a title page, page numbers, in text citations, and a reference list.  Abstracts are not necessary.  Please refer to the APA resources available on the course home page.  I recommend that you utilize the Microsoft Word APA template that I created which is on our course homepage: click here to access the APA template in Word.
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4. Writing Quality:  Please pay close attention to proofreading, punctuation, and your overall writing quality.  Review the Top Ten Grammar Mistakes (and review this document for reference)
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5. There is no minimum word count.  In fact, business writing ought to be clear, concise, and efficient.  Employers don’t want to read excess words that are unnecessary to the message.  Stay direct and to the point but carefully and thoughtfully address each question. 
6. Rubric:  It is recommended to review the grading rubric in advance to understanding the grading scheme.  
7. Assistance:  If you require any assistance with writing your responses or comments, please review Writing Resources or reach out to me for assistance.