Build Your Business

Build your business assignment rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle page

A title page is included. Minimum requirements: has your first/last name, type of business and submission date on it. Partial credit might be earned.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHeadings/Topic Areas Included

Business Legalities Organizing your office environment Building a staff Determining your target market Marketing tool development Social Media Managing your online reputation Client relations Vendor relations Other areas might be included, but all of the above have a section in the document. Partial credit might be earned.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDetail

The level of detail for each of the required categories demonstrates a full understanding of the topic area. Personal experience and credible external sources are used to further validate your plan. Enough detail is provided that the reader has no question about what will be included and can possibly "picture" the business. As you can see this is the bulk part of the assignment and should be quite detailed. Partial credit might be earned.

75.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources

At least 5 credible sources are used. Blogs and YouTube videos can be used, but do not count as one of the five sources. Interview with a professional business person or event company owner/planner may be used and can count toward the five, as can our textbooks. Sources are cited using APA in the document and on a separate reference page. Partial credit might be earned.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnical Aspects

Document is double spaced throughout and created using a Times New Roman, 12 point font. Partial credit might be earned.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar

The use of professional and proper grammar, spelling and punctuation is demonstrated throughout the document. There are fewer than 4 of these errors. Partial credit might be earned.

15.0 pts

Total Points: 150.0