Interpreting Graphical Representations of Data in Articles or Reports

Interpreting Graphical Representations of Data in Articles or Reports Scoring Guide

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Introduce the business context or company background for the data.

Does not introduce the business context or company background for the data.

Partially describes the company background associated with the data, but does not provide the full picture of the business context.

Introduces the business context or company background for the data.

Provides rich introduction of the company background and the factors affecting the business context using examples and history.

Explain how the data can impact the business context or be used by the company in decision making.

Does not explain how the data can impact the business context or be used by the company in decision making.

Partially describes how the data can impact the business context or be used by the company in decision making.

Explains how the data can impact the business context or be used by the company in decision making.

Explains comprehensively and thoroughly how the data can impact the business context or be used by the company in decision making, including relevant examples of data- based decision making from the field.

Interpret or explain the meaning of two different graphical representations of data.

Does not interpret or explain the meaning of two different graphical representations of data.

Partially interprets or explains the meaning of two different graphical representations of data.

Interprets or explains the meaning of two different graphical representations of data.

Interprets and explains the meaning of two graphical representations of data in depth, including analysis of the business in relation to the field or specific examples.

Format citations and references correctly using current APA style.

Does not format citations and references using APA style.

Formats citations and references with errors in APA style.

Formats citations and references correctly using current APA style.

Formats citations and references flawlessly in current APA style.

Present content clearly, professionally, and logically for the identified audience.

Does not present content clearly, professionally, or logically for the identified audience.

Presents content with some flaws in organization or clarity that affect professional delivery for the intended audience.

Presents content clearly, professionally, and logically for the identified audience.

Presents content with exceptional clarity, organization, professionalism, and appropriateness for the identified audience.