Below are some examples of starting points for possible term papers. Your paper should be between 5
and 7 pages, double-spaced. This should be content (not counting title page, references, etc.). You
should use at least three sources in your paper, one of which can come from the textbook, the other
two can come from a combination of reputable periodicals (i.e., Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, etc.)
and/or academic journal articles. You may select one of the three topics listed below, or you can write
shorter papers on all three topics as long as the requirements noted above are met. In total you need 5-
7 pages of content (for example, if you chose to write shorter papers on all three topics you would need
approximately 2 pages per topic (vs. 5-7 if you select only one). Please note, you may also select a
different topic if you have something that interests you. Please make sure to check with me prior to
starting the paper. 3. Paper Topic 3: Time Value of Money and Valuation (Chapters 5-10)
a. Introduction: Introduce the concepts of time value of money and valuation methods in
corporate finance.
b. Content Areas:
i. Explain the concept of time value of money, including present value, future
value, and compounding.
ii. Discuss valuation methods for bonds, stocks, and other financial instruments.
iii. Explore the principles of risk and return, including the Capital Asset Pricing
Model (CAPM).
c. Case Study: Choose a company or investment opportunity and demonstrate how the
time value of money and valuation methods are applied to make financial decision
