Credit Cards and College Students
Mock Assignment
You have been asked to write a paper discussing the pros and cons of credit card accessibility for college students. You've read that starting in 2010, new credit card legislation will require consumers under the age of 21 who are NOT financially independent to have a co-signer for credit card applications.
Should college students be allowed to independently apply for credit cards?
Directions
- Work in PAIRS (yes, TWO people per group!)
- The sources are located in the right hand column
- Evaluate each source based on the six criteria discussed
- Use the SCARAB Source Evaluation Rubric handout for assistance
- Be prepared to present your findings to the class
Evaluation Criteria
S.C.A.R.A.B.
S.ubstance
C.urrency
A.uthority
R.elevance
A.ccuracy
B.ias
SCARAB Source Evaluation Rubric (pdf)