Business & Finance Article Analysis: How the Government is Organized Assignment

Criteria Ratings Points

Summary 20 to >17 pts

Advanced

The summary of the article is clearly and correctly composed.

17 to >13 pts

Proficient

The summary of the article is correctly composed but lacks some clarity.

13 to >0 pts

Developing

The summary of the article lacks clarity and is inadequately composed.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Strengths/Weaknesses 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

The strengths and weaknesses of the article are properly assessed.

13 to >10 pts

Proficient

Some strengths and weaknesses are adequately assessed.

10 to >0 pts

Developing

Few strengths and weaknesses are inadequately assessed.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Critique 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

Critique concludes with a summary statement on the overall effectiveness of the article.

13 to >10 pts

Proficient

Critique includes a summary statement but inadequately identifies the effectiveness of the article.

10 to >0 pts

Developing

Critique lacks an adequate summary of the overall effectiveness of the article.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Reflection 8 to >7 pts

Advanced

Personal reflection on the topic is given and addresses the main objections of the position.

7 to >5 pts

Proficient

Personal reflection on the topic is given but does not adequately address the main objections of the position.

5 to >0 pts

Developing

Personal reflection inadequately addresses the main objections of the position.

0 pts

Not Present

8 pts

Major Arguments 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

An understanding of the major arguments and the intent of the article is demonstrated.

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

Some evidence of the major arguments and the intent of the article is demonstrated.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

Evidence of an understanding of the major arguments and the intent of the article is not demonstrated.

0 pts

Not Present

12 pts

Article Analysis Grading Rubric | PADM462_D02_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Word Count –1000 word

5 to >4 pts

Advanced

The assignment meets the 1,000 word count requirement.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

The assignment’s word content is between 800-900 words.

3 to >0 pts

Developing

The assignment does not meet 800 words.

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

7-9 scholarly sources 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

7-9 scholarly sources no older than 5 years old.

13 to >10 pts

Proficient

3-4 scholarly sources no older than 5 years old are included.

10 to >0 pts

Developing

Less than 3 scholarly sources no older than 5 years old are included and/or some of the sources are more than 5 years old.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Grammar, Spelling & Current APA Format

10 to >8 pts

Advanced

• Minimal or no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. • All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.

8 to >6 pts

Proficient

• A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. • All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but some are not in the desired format.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

• Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. • Sources are not accurately documented or formatted.

0 pts

Not Present

10 pts

Total Points: 100

Article Analysis Grading Rubric | PADM462_D02_202620