Credit Cards and College Students
MOCK ASSIGNMENT
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.
You have been asked to write a paper discussing the pros and cons of credit card accessibility for college students.
Consider the following topic in a 5-7 page paper utilizing a minimum of three high quality resources:
"Should banks, credit card providers, and institutions of higher learning provide mandatory personal finance education to young adults 18-25 years old?"
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)