Conflict & Technology

Criteria Ratings Points

Key Components of the Brief

25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

All key components of the brief are present and answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. This includes appropriate content and style the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list.

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

Key components of the brief are present, but not all are answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. Some aspects of content are underdeveloped (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list).

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Key components of the brief are missing, underdeveloped and/or incorrectly answered according to the assignment instructions. The appropriate briefing style has not been applied throughout the brief (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list).

0 pts

Not Present

The key components of the brief were not answered according to the assignment requirements, nor did it fulfill professional briefing expectations.

25 pts

Executive Summary

25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

The Executive Summary is clearly developed and includes: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief.

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

The Executive Summary is present but lacking one or more of the following. —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief.

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The Executive Summary is written as an academic abstract and does not clearly provide the details expected in this section. These include: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief.

0 pts

Not Present

No Executive Summary is present.

25 pts

Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Coherence & Followability

50 to >45.0 pts

Advanced

The ideas in this brief are organized in a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure that includes: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style)

45 to >41.0 pts

Proficient

The ideas in this brief are organized, but with some inconsistencies that detract from a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style)

41 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Key aspects of the following are missing from the brief or lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure. Coherence is missing from two or more of these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style)

0 pts

Not Present

This brief is lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in the following areas: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style)

50 pts

Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Synthesis of Ideas

50 to >45.0 pts

Advanced

All of the following are present and well-developed: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point.

45 to >41.0 pts

Proficient

The following are present but lacking thoughtful development in one or two areas: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point.

41 to >0.0 pts

Developing

More than two of the following are lacking thoughtful development and/or aspects of the thoughtful analysis are missing from the brief entirely. —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point.

0 pts

Not Present

The thoughtful analysis is missing from this brief.

50 pts

Major Point Support

25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —5 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional)

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —4 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional)

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —3 or less of the required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) AND/OR —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional)

0 pts

Not Present

Major point support is missing from this brief assignment.

25 pts

Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Grammar and Spelling

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the brief. There are 0–3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Correct spelling and grammar are mostly present throughout the brief. There are 4–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Spelling and grammar mistakes occur throughout the brief. There are 6-10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 pts

Not Present

Excessive spelling and grammar mistakes are visible throughout the brief. There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

30 pts

Current APA Format Compliance

30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

There are 0–3 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

There are 4-5 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

There are more than 6 errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content.

0 pts

Not Present

APA Style is consistently misused throughout or not followed at all.

30 pts

Word Count 15 to >13.0 pts

Advanced

Brief meets word count parameters.

13 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

Word count is exceeded / missed by 50-75 words, not including the cover page and references.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Word count is exceeded / missed by 76-250 words, not including the cover page and references.

0 pts

Not Present

Word count is exceeded / missed by more than 250 words, not including the cover page and references.

15 pts

Total Points: 250

Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140