Assignment Instructions: For this assignment, you need to write a 4-6-page paper that answers the following key topical questions: In your own words, how do you define project finance? Why is studying project finance important? What are three primary characteristics of a project finance deal? Explain each characteristic in detail using headers and provide an example for each. Why do large organizations such as Alphabet/Google, Caterpillar and General Electric use project finance as a means of financing large-scale projects? What are the key factors that project sponsors must consider when choosing a project finance model? Explain each factor in detail using headers. Please note that these are prompts for you to address within your paper. Your paper should be written as an essay with topical headers; it should not be formatted in a Q&A format according to the above questions. These questions represent the minimal items that you would want to address. From your readings and your lectures, you will be exposed to other topics that may be relevant to the paper, and you would do well to consider those in writing the essay. Additionally, you are required to cite at least two sources outside the course materials in writing this paper. As part of my evaluation process (see attached rubric), papers which cite peer reviewed sources as opposed to general websites or articles are considered a higher quality of source. Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in writing the paper. Think of this list as a quality control checklist, along with the attached grading rubric. Paper is 4 – 6 pages in length Include a title page and reference listing, but do not count your title page and reference listing as part of the 4-6 pages of content we are expecting. Paper format complies with APA 6 guidelines If you are unfamiliar with APA 6 guidelines, please review the sample paper at the following link: Also, you will find additional resources listed in the syllabus No more than 15 percent of paper is comprised of outside sources or direct quotes Paper fully addresses the five topical questions listed above Paper is not written in a Question and Answer format, but makes appropriate use of headers and formatting in compliance with APA 6 guidelines Paper evidences reflection of the individual author relative to the broader discipline Paper is free of grammatical errors
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