Capstone

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

POOR

BELOW

MEETS

EXCEEDS

CRIT THINKING 0.1

Work with Context, Evidence, Opinion

Provide evidence, key facts, data, theories, or terminology with no interpretation or evaluation.

Provide evidence, key facts, data, theories, or terminology with some interpretation or evaluation.

Provide, interpret, and evaluate information, key facts, data, theories, or terminology. Develop a sufficient analysis or synthesis of that information. Begin to investigate concepts by asking relevant questions to clarify facts, concepts, and relationships.

Provide, interpret, and evaluate information, key facts, data, theories, or terminology. Develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis of that information. Investigate concepts by asking relevant questions to clarify facts, concepts, and relationships.

CRIT THINKING 0.2

Analyze Connections and Draw Conclusions

Work with key concepts by relating or comparing them. State conclusions based on simplistic reasoning, biased information, or emotional judgments. Demonstrate no ability to generalize or extrapolate concepts for future consideration.

Work with key concepts / information / theory by distinguishing key elements and describing key information generally. Connect conclusions logically to information chosen to fit the desired conclusion; identify some related outcomes, consequences and implications. Demonstrate little ability to generalize or extrapolate concepts for future consideration.

Work with key concepts / information / theory by identifying patterns, interpreting challenging concepts, drawing logical conclusions and sketching potential applications or extensions to new problems or contexts. Connect conclusions logically to a range of information, identify related outcomes, consequences and implications clearly. Demonstrate ability to generalize or extrapolate concepts for future consideration.

Work with key concepts / information / theory and conduct a thorough analysis by applying or extending them to new problems or contexts, making predictions, drawing inferences and analyzing patterns. State conclusions and related outcomes, consequences, and implications which are based on logic and reflect student’s informed evaluation. Demonstrate ability to generalize or extrapolate concepts or processes, as well as to critique the value and credibility of these ideas for future consideration.

INFO LITERACY 0.2

Collect and retrieve the needed information

Use minimal information sources, relying on the first search result or the easiest to find.

Demonstrated use of moderate keyword search. Less than 10 quality resources on basis of authority, objectivity, currency, accuracy, and relevancy.

Demonstrated use of thorough keyword search. Uses 10 quality resources on basis of authority, objectivity, currency, accuracy, and relevancy.

Demonstrated use of accurate keyword search. Exceeds 10 quality resources on basis of authority, objectivity, currency, accuracy, and relevancy.

INFO LITERACY 0.6

Access and use information ethically and legally

Use of information with many (10 or more) errors in attribution or usage of citation rules. Plagiarize and/or failure to cite sources.

Reference information sources with 10 or more errors in attribution or usage of citation rules.

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Reference information sources with few (fewer than 4) errors in attribution or usage of citation rules.

Reference information sources with proper attribution and citation that is substantially error-free.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Practice Innovative Thinking

List opportunities for improvement, innovation, or optimization of a given situation.

Analyze given opportunities for improvement, innovation, or optimization of a given situation.

Develop opportunities for improvement, innovation, or optimization of a given situation.

Develop and critique opportunities for improvement, innovation, or optimization of a given situation.

CIVIC KNOWLEDGE

Connect knowledge of Civic Engagement

Identify knowledge (facts, theories, etc.) from academic study or experience that may be relevant to civic engagement in general and to the student’s own participation in civic life, politics, and government and vice versa.

Discuss connections between knowledge (facts, theories, etc.) from the student’s own academic study or experience and civic engagement in general and the student’s own participation in civic life, politics, and government and vice versa.

Connect knowledge (facts, theories, etc.) from the student’s own academic study or experience to civic engagement in general and to the student’s own participation in civic life, politics, and government and vice versa.

Create new connections between knowledge (facts, theories, etc.) from the student’s own academic study or experience and apply them to civic engagement in general and the student’s own participation in civic life, politics, and government and vice versa.

COMMUNICATION 0.3

Adhere to Conventions

Fails to adhere to provided guidance or APA format.

Uses provided guidance or APA format inconsistently with 10 or more errors.

Uses provided guidance and APA format consistently with relatively few errors.

Uses provided guidance and APA format consistently that is substantially error-free.

COMMUNICATION 0.4

Use Sources and Evidence

Demonstrate an attempt to use and document sources or evidence to support ideas in the writing.

Demonstrate use and documentation of credible and/or relevant sources or evidence to support ideas appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

Employ consistent use and documentation of credible, relevant sources or evidence to support ideas appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing.

Support ideas appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing by using and documenting high-quality, credible, relevant sources or evidence.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

POOR

BELOW

MEETS

EXCEEDS

Program Goal 1 Technical Expertise in Traditional Project Management. Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single project to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with traditional project management frameworks with industry standard artifacts

Criterion 1.1 - Demonstrate the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the initiating of projects to meet stakeholder needs within constraints

Poor demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the initiating of projects

Limited demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the initiating of projects

Effective demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the initiating of projects

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the initiating of projects

Criterion 1.2 - Demonstrate the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the planning of projects to meet stakeholder needs within constraints

Poor demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the planning of projects

Limited demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the planning of projects

Effective demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the planning of projects

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the planning of projects

Criterion 1.4 - Demonstrate the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the closing of projects to meet stakeholder needs within constraints

Poor demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the closing of projects

Limited demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the closing of projects

Effective demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the closing of projects

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of the traditional PMBOK Process Groups and Knowledge Areas with industry standard artifacts in the closing of projects

Program Goal 2 - Technical Expertise in Agile Project Management. Demonstrate the applied knowledge and technical expertise in the management of a single team to meet stakeholder needs within constraints and aligned with agile project management frameworks with industry best practices

Criterion 2.1 -Demonstrate the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team to meet stakeholder needs within constraints for agile frameworks other than Scrum

Poor demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for agile frameworks other than scrum

Limited demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for agile frameworks other than scrum

Effective demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for agile frameworks other than scrum

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for agile frameworks other than scrum

Criterion 2.2 - Demonstrate the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team to meet stakeholder needs within constraints using Scrum agile framework

Poor demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for the Scrum agile framework

Limited demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for the Scrum agile framework

Effective demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for the Scrum agile framework

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of Agile Project Management knowledge and expertise in the management of a single team for the Scrum agile framework

Program Goal 3 - Professional Behavior. Student will be able to demonstrate how successful project management will use stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership, and teamwork that is ethical, and culturally aware

Criterion 3.1 - Demonstrate the use of project management communication strategies and stakeholder management processes

Poor demonstration in the use of project management communication strategies and stakeholder management processes

Limited demonstration in the use of project management communication strategies and stakeholder management processes

Effective demonstration in the use of project management communication strategies and stakeholder management processes

Exceptional demonstration in the use of project management communication strategies and stakeholder management processes

Criterion 3.2 - Demonstrate the use of ethical and culturally aware leadership and teamwork methods that result in high performing teams

Poor demonstration in the use of ethical and culturally aware leadership and teamwork methods that result in high performing teams

Limited demonstration in the use of ethical and culturally aware leadership and teamwork methods that result in high performing teams

Effective demonstration in the use of ethical and culturally aware leadership and teamwork methods tha result in high performing teams

Exceptional demonstration in the use of ethical and culturally aware leadership and teamwork methods that result in high performing teams

Program Goal 4 - Strategic Enterprise Awareness. Student will be able to demonstrate financial and organizational contextual awareness and insight by linking key stakeholder objectives to sustainable competitive strategies required to deliver value across operational functions using traditional and agile techniques

Criterion 4.1 - Demonstrate the use of strategic organizational management principles as it applies to selecting and managing projects

Poor demonstration in the use of strategic organizational management principles as it applies to selecting and managing projects

Limited demonstration in the use of strategic organizational management principles as it applies to selecting and managing projects

Effective demonstration in the use of strategic organizational management principles as it applies to selecting and managing projects

Exceptional demonstration in the use of strategic organizational management principles as it applies to selecting and managing projects

Criterion 4.2 - Demonstrate the use of enterprise project, program, and portfolio management methods in traditional project management environments

Poor demonstration in the use of enterprise project, program, and portfolio management methods in traditional project management environments

Limited demonstration in the use of enterprise project, program, and portfolio management methods in traditional project management environments

Effective demonstration in the use of enterprise project, program, and portfolio management methods in traditional project management environments

Exceptional demonstration in the use of enterprise project, program, and portfolio management methods in traditional project management environments

Criterion 4.3 - Demonstrate the applied use of scaled agile techniques at the enterprise wide level

Poor demonstration in the applied use of scaled agile techniques at the enterprise wide level

Limited demonstration in the applied use of scaled agile techniques at the enterprise wide level

Effective demonstration in the applied use of scaled agile techniques at the enterprise wide level

Exceptional demonstration in the applied use of scaled agile techniques at the enterprise wide level