Training Needs Assessment,

Nso_0304
Assignment1Guidance.docx

Taken from the Syllabus

Project Descriptions

Requirements for all written assignments:

1. Most assignments include a minimum required number of sources (beyond the textbook). The required sources are to be recent (dated within the last 5 years), and from scholarly or acceptable outside sources.  They are to be cited within the text in APA 7.0 style, referenced in APA 7.0 style, AND you must include a hyperlink (if available) to view the source.

2. Format the document as instructed using APA 7.0 edition style. Typically, in Word (.doc or .docx) with double-spacing, one-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12- point font, include headings and subheadings, references, page numbering, and a title page (with the course name and number, your topic, your name, and the date of submission).

3. Write your paper with clear syntax, correct grammar, and spelling. Avoid using bullets and lists whenever possible. Instead, explain and elaborate using complete sentences and paragraphs.

4. Follow instructions to submit your Assignment to the appropriate tab in your assignment folder in the file format requested (for example, Word docx, .doc, .pdf, .rtf) with file name LastName_FirstName_HRMN406_AssignmentName.

Example, Jones_Mary_HRMN406_Assignment1

5. Make sure your assignments are comprehensive and address the issues, concerns, and questions asked in the order in which they are asked.

Please read the rubrics before writing the paper

Criteria

Missing 0 points

Beginning 2 points

Developing 3 points

Accomplished 4 points

Exemplary 5 points

Identification of organization and audience

Missing

Does not include relevant information regarding organization. Information on the target training group is missing or is not relevant to the organization

Basic organization information is provided. Information on the target training group lacks detail

Demonstrates an understanding of organization, some details are provided. Provides information on the target training group.

Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the organization and its background/history/culture. Provides specific information on the target training group.

Analysis

Missing

does not show an understanding of the specific training issue; does not include relevant information on how training will resolve the problem

gives limited information and demonstrates limited understanding of training issue; provides some information on how training will resolve the problem

demonstrates understanding of training issue; provides some information on how training will resolve the problem

demonstrates understanding of training issue; includes information on required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and performance gap; gives details on how training will resolve the problem

Analysis to resolve the problem

Missing

Does not include relevant information on how training will resolve the problem

Provides some information on how training will resolve the problem

Provides information on how training will resolve the problem

Gives specific details on how training will resolve the problem.

Training needs assessment questionnaire

Missing

is not provided

has some weak questions; does not clearly address correct participants; is weakly linked to learning objectives/outcomes

addresses the correct participants and asks relevant questions; links to outcomes

includes questions that will generate information to determine training needs; addresses correct group of participants; will lead to the development of training outcomes/learning objectives

Format

Missing APA7.0 formatting. Does not include sources

Does not use APA 7.0 format. Many mistakes in spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Sources are missing or incomplete. Uses less than 3 sources. Cover page may be missing.

Paper has many mistakes in APA 7.0 format and structure. Bullet points and/ or lists may have been mistakenly substituted for paragraphs. Lacks in variety of sources and/or the skillful combination of sources. Quotations & paraphrases may be too long and/or inconsistently referenced.

APA 7.0 format is used throughout the paper. Mistakes in format do not detract from the overall paper. Uses sources to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute own development of idea. Sources are properly cited in APA7.0 format. Cover page included.

APA 7.0 format is used throughout the paper. Proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.  Uses a variety of sources to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute own development of idea. Combines material from a variety of sources. Sources are properly cited in APA 7.0 format. Cover page included.

Overall Score

Does not meet expectations 0 or more

D 15 or more

C 17.5 or more

B 20 or more

A 22.5 or more

Outline taken from the criteria from the rubrics

Introduction

Identification of Organization and audience

Analysis

Analysis to resolve the problem

Training needs assessment questionnaire

Summary/Conclusion

To make it easier to organize your paper, use the outline topics as headers for each section.