DB7
Criteria Ratings Points
Content
Geopolitical Issues
40 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
The student notes numerous geopolitical issues facing this specific locale. The student fully discusses the implications and possible solutions in dealing with these issues as they pertain to economic development and growth of the targeted city or area.
36 to >33.0 pts
Proficient
The student discusses issues, but is not explicit or specific regarding geopolitical issues facing this locale. The student is too general and attempts to discuss this part of the assignment without really understanding the culture facing those living in the locale.
33 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The student makes minimal attempts to understand and explain the geopolitical issues facing this locale and/or impacting public policy, economic policy and development or economic growth.
0 pts
Not Present
40 pts
Content
Government Atmosphere Related to Geopolitics
40 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
The student discusses unique governance issues, leanings, and challenges in this locale. The student critically analyzes and describes the type of governmental organization employed by this locale. The student articulates the benefits and challenges facing this type of governmental organization and how this impacts the geopolitical framework.
36 to >33.0 pts
Proficient
The student situates the governmental atmosphere in this locale, but does so without a critical analysis or understanding of how the government impacts geopolitics.
33 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The student does not connect governmental oversight to geopolitics. The student describes the government, but leaves the reader asking “so what…?” regarding broader issues related to geopolitical growth.
0 pts
Not Present
40 pts
Content
Locale
20 to >18.0 pts
Advanced
The student chooses a specific locale that has a specific geopolitical need that is readily obvious. The student clearly and thoroughly articulates a rationale.
18 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
The student chooses a locale, but the geopolitical need is not readily obvious or a rationale is lacking.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The student chooses a locale without strategic intention or without clear rationale.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Content
SWOT
40 to >36.0 pts
Advanced
The student articulately summarizes SWOT in the chosen locale. The student uses individual living/working experiences in this location as a part of his/her research.
36 to >33.0 pts
Proficient
The student attempts to address SWOT in this locale, but he/she focused on 1 area less than the others.
33 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The student makes little effort to uncover SWOT in this locale. No research was conducted with individuals in this area.
0 pts
Not Present
40 pts
SWOT Analysis Grading Rubric | PPOG506_B02_202140
Criteria Ratings Points
Structure
Formatting, Spelling, and Grammar
60 to >54.0 pts
Advanced
There is superior work in all areas. The analysis consistently exceeds expectations in all areas regarding writing style, current Turabian formatting, grammar, and spelling. The required page count (5–7 pages) is met.
54 to >50.0 pts
Proficient
There is acceptable work in most areas. The analysis demonstrates minor deficiencies in some areas regarding writing style, current Turabian formatting, grammar, and spelling. The required page count (5–7 pages) is met.
50 to >0.0 pts
Developing
There is evidence of disregarding instructions or an inability to meet minimum standards of graduate level work. The required page count (5–7 pages) is not met.
0 pts
Not Present
60 pts
Total Points: 200
SWOT Analysis Grading Rubric | PPOG506_B02_202140