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Assignment: Research-Based Report

This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.
Instructions
You will begin a 2000-3000 word, research-based business report to a decision-maker. The report will identify a problem in an organization or community and propose a solution to that problem.

Length

2000-3000 words

1600-1999 words

1300-1599 words

1000-1299 words

fewer than 1000 words

Criterion Score

The essay meets the word count requirement given in the instructions

10 points

6 points

4 points

2 points

0 points

Score of The essay meets the word count requirement given in the instructions,/ 10

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Executive Summary

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

is thorough -- a busy executive understands the problem and the recommended solution from the executive summary

4 points

3.5 points

3 points

2.5 points

1 point

Score of is thorough -- a busy executive understands the problem and the recommended solution from the executive summary,/ 4

is organized and uses headings to help the reader navigate the executive summary

4 points

3.5 points

3 points

2.5 points

1 point

Score of is organized and uses headings to help the reader navigate the executive summary,/ 4

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Transmittal Letter or Memo to Decision-Maker

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

is written to a specific decision-maker or group or decision-makers

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

0.5 points

0 points

Score of is written to a specific decision-maker or group or decision-makers,/ 2

shows the specific problem and the specific solution

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

0.5 points

0 points

Score of shows the specific problem and the specific solution,/ 2

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Table of Contents

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

is formatted correctly with sections and page numbers

1 point

0.8 points

0.6 points

0.4 points

0 points

Score of is formatted correctly with sections and page numbers,/ 1

provides a clear orientation to the report by indicating the sections and sub-sections

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

0.5 points

0 points

Score of provides a clear orientation to the report by indicating the sections and sub-sections,/ 2

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Introduction

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

describes the problem being reported on

3 points

2.4 points

2.1 points

1.8 points

1 point

Score of describes the problem being reported on,/ 3

gives the recommended solution to the problem that is identified

3 points

2.4 points

2.1 points

1.8 points

1 point

Score of gives the recommended solution to the problem that is identified,/ 3

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Body of the Report

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

Develops the problem that exists within the organization, including incorporating secondary research to provide evidence for the problem

15 points

12 points

9 points

5 points

1 point

Score of Develops the problem that exists within the organization, including incorporating secondary research to provide evidence for the problem,/ 15

Develops the recommended solution to the problem for the organization, including incorporating secondary research to show why it will solve the problem

14 points

11.2 points

9.8 points

8.4 points

1 point

Score of Develops the recommended solution to the problem for the organization, including incorporating secondary research to show why it will solve the problem,/ 14

Uses effective headings and subheadings

3 points

2.5 points

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

Score of Uses effective headings and subheadings,/ 3

Integrates paragraphs that have a logical flow

5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

Score of Integrates paragraphs that have a logical flow,/ 5

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Use of Sources

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

sources listed in APA format

5 points

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 point

Score of sources listed in APA format,/ 5

sources cited in the paper in APA format

3 points

2.5 points

2 points

1.5 points

1 point

Score of sources cited in the paper in APA format,/ 3

sources are scholarly or appropriate for the report's message

4 points

3.5 points

3 points

2.5 points

1 point

Score of sources are scholarly or appropriate for the report's message,/ 4

This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.

Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

Good

Fair

Does not meet expectations

Does not pass

Criterion Score

the report demonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation

20 points

16 points

14 points

12 points

0 points

Score of the report demonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation,/ 20

Rubric Total Score

Total

Score of WA4_Final_RBR,/ 100Criterion score has been overridden

Overall Score

Overall Score

Excellent

90 points minimum

Good

80 points minimum

Fair

70 points minimum

Needs Improvement

60 points minimum

Does not pass

0 points minimum