Write a paper (750-1,000 words) on the CPA License. The paper may be written in first person voice and must be grammatically correct. At least two external sources should be cited in the paper.

Research The CPA License, certification. Write a paper that meets the assignment expectations and explains what you learned from your research and how this will influence your accounting career.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Career Preparation 2 – Rubric

Explanation of Career Preparation Activity 10 points

Criteria Description

5. 5: Excellent 10 points

The explanation of the career preparation activity demonstrates a clear

understanding of the activity and provides additional supplemental information

regarding the relevance of the activity.

4. 4: Good 8.5 points

The explanation of the career preparation activity demonstrates a clear

understanding of the activity.

3. 3: Satisfactory 7.5 points

An explanation of the career preparation activity is complete.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

The explanation of the career preparation activity does not demonstrate a clear

understanding of the activity.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

An explanation of the career preparation activity is not presented.

Explanation of CP as It Relates to Career Path 7.5 points

Criteria Description

5. 5: Excellent 7.5 points

An explanation of how the career preparation activity will influence the career path

of the student demonstrates a superior understanding of career integration.

4. 4: Good 6.38 points

An explanation of how the career preparation activity will influence the career path

of the student demonstrates a clear understanding of career integration.

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3. 3: Satisfactory 5.63 points

An explanation of how the career preparation activity will influence the career path

of the student is complete.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 4.88 points

An explanation of how the career preparation activity will influence the career path

of the student does not demonstrate a clear understanding of career integration.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

An explanation of how the career preparation activity will influence the career path

of the student is not presented.

Thesis Development and Purpose 1.75 points

Criteria Description

5. 5: Excellent 1.75 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. 4: Good 1.49 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and

reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. 3: Satisfactory 1.31 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 1.14 points

Thesis Development and Purpose 7% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or

organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the

development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and

appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of

the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction 2 points

Criteria Description

5. 5: Excellent 2 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and

compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. 4: Good 1.7 points

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most

sources are authoritative.

3. 3: Satisfactory 1.5 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents

minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the

purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 1.3 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not

support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing 1.25 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. 5: Excellent 1.25 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. 4: Good 1.06 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. 3: Satisfactory 0.94 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 0.81 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format 1.25 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. 5: Excellent 1.25 points

All format elements are correct.

4. 4: Good 1.06 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. 3: Satisfactory 0.94 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors

may be present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 0.81 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of

control with formatting is apparent.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed

correctly.

Documentation of Sources 1.25 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as

appropriate to assignment and style)

5. 5: Excellent 1.25 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free of error.

4. 4: Good 1.06 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is

mostly correct.

3. 3: Satisfactory 0.94 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some

formatting errors may be present.

2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory 0.81 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to

assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. 1: Unsatisfactory 0 points

Sources are not documented.

Total 25 points