Discussion 2.2 Initial Post

Write about the below discussion in a minimum of 250-350 words with proper punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. Support your discussion with at least 3 sources (articles/journals) written/published in the United States of America within the last 5 years. Consult the attached grading rubric to ensure you are meeting the assignment's criteria.

discussion: In this assignment, you will participate in discussion to understand the differences between stock's intrinsic value and market value. Instructions

Review the attached discussion grading rubric.

Go to the corporate site for Home Depot.

1. Review the financial information and look at the company?s performance relative to the overall market over the past year to gain a good understanding of the following.

a. Company and industry overview

b. Stock price overview and trend

c. Comparison with historical data

d. Current P/E ratio

2. Use the information you obtained and forecast the growth of the company?s stock for the next year.

A Outstanding 45% Possible Discussion Prompt Response Comprehension 40.5% - 45.0% 250-350 word post demonstrates conceptual understanding, presents arguments and defends rationale by exceptionally supporting answer with at least three reputable sources (other than course text or materials) and incorporates a real world application. DISCUSSION GRADING RUBRIC B C Good Average 36.0% - 40.4% 250-350 word post demonstrates conceptual understanding, presents arguments and defends rationale by strongly supporting answer with at least two reputable sources (other than course text or materials). 31.5% - 35.9% 250-350 word post demonstrates conceptual understanding, presents arguments and defends rationale by adequately supporting answer with at least two reputable sources (other than course text or materials). D Below Average F Unacceptable 27.0% - 31.4% 0 Post may not meet 250- Demonstrates little effort 350 word minimum or or understanding of may demonstrate partial concepts. conceptual understanding, or presentation of arguments and defense of rationale has inadequate support from reputable sources (other than course text or materials). Comments: 35% Possible Two Peer Responses Engagement 31.5% - 35.0% 100 word minimum responses elevate discussion by presenting arguments and defending rationale by strongly supporting response with a reputable source (other than course text or materials) and incorporates a real world application. 28.0% - 31.4% 100 word minimum responses elevate discussion by presenting arguments and defending rationale by moderately supporting response with a reputable source (other than course text or materials) or incorporates a real world application. 24.5% - 27.9% 100 word minimum responses elevate discussion by presenting arguments and defending rationale by adequately supporting response by incorporating a real world application. 21.0% - 24.4% 0 Responses may not meet Demonstrates little effort 100 word minimum, may or understanding of not present valid concepts. arguments, may not defend rationale, or presentation of arguments and defense of rationale has inadequate support from reputable sources (other than course text or materials). Comments: 10% Possible Writing Mechanics Delivery 9.0% - 10.0% Posts have a clear and specific thesis or focus on a single specific idea using smooth and logical transitions, excellent writing voice, flawless grammar, correct spelling, and proper APA in-text citations and reference list. 8.0% - 8.9% Posts have a clear and specific thesis or focus on a single specific idea using smooth and logical transitions, strong writing voice, with only minor grammatical or spelling errors, and APA in-text citations and reference list. 7.0% - 7.9% Posts may have a general focus but are vague or lacking easily identifiable specifics; may lack consistent organization and have distracting writing traits, noticeable grammatical errors and incorrect spelling, and APA in-text citations and reference list. 6.0% - 6.9% 0 Posts do not focus on a Posts lack a unifying single idea, fall short of claim or idea, show little expected SCPS writing effort, or are incomplete. competencies, ideas are masked by a saturation of grammatical errors or incorrect spelling, and APA in-text citations and reference list are incorrect or missing. Comments: 5% Possible Timeliness Consideration 4.5% - 5.0% Assists peers with initial post made by Tuesday, peer response posts by Friday, and once a conversation is entered, remains engaged through Sunday. 4.0% - 4.4% Initial post is made by Thursday and assists peers with response posts by Friday, and once a conversation is entered, remains engaged through Sunday. 3.5% - 3.9% Initial post is made by Thursday, peer response posts by Sunday, and once a conversation is entered, remains engaged through Sunday. 3.0% - 3.4% 0 Posts may not have meet Posts are missing. required deadlines or were not managed through Sunday. Comments: 5% Possible Frequency Participation 4.5% - 5.0% 4.0% - 4.4% 3.5% - 3.9% 3.0% - 3.4% 0 Posts in this discussion on 4 Posts in this discussion on Posts in this discussion on May not post on multiple Did not participate. days. 3 days. 2 days. days. Comments: Total Percentage __________ x Assignment Value __________ = Score __________