group assignment 5 pages due in18 hours

Section

Page Length

Requirements

Title Page:

1 pg

· Course & section number

· Instructor name and title

· Assignment title

· Team name/number

· Group member names & Student ID numbers

· Date of submission

Content:

5 pg

· Properly formatted

· Executive summary 1/2 page

· Use headings for major sections

· At least one graphic

Appendix:

· None

References:

As needed

· Properly formatted

· Separate page

Font:

Times New Roman – 12pt

Spacing:

1.5 line

Margins:

1 inch

References:

APA 6th format

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Notes

Submission

75%

Executive Summary

5%

Concise summary of the report that outlines main points, states recommended course of action, and makes a compelling case for reading?

0 – None included

1.5 – Meets some of criteria listed in notes

2.5 - Meets all criteria listed in notes

Overview/

Background

5%

Is the context of the submission correctly situated (e.g. temporal, technological, geographical and political)?

0 – Report contains major deviations

1.5 – Report has minor deviations

2.5 - Report is in the correct context

Problem Identification

10%

Did the team identify and explain the problem in a clear and consistent manner?

0 – Problem not identified.

1.5

3 – Problem vaguely identified and/or unclear

3.5

4 – Problem described, some elements unclear or inconsistent

4.5

5 – Problem clearly and consistent described throughout

Analysis

25%

Does the team cover all of the relevant points and make for a cohesive narrative that supports the recommendation?

0 - Little to no use of course material; information does not flow and conclusions are not reached.

3

6 - Some use of course material and/or framework(s); information does not flow and conclusions are not reached.

8

9.5 - Course material and/or framework(s) utilized; information follows a clear path and some conclusions are reached.

11

12.5 – Course material and/or framework(s) utilized well; information flows naturally and conclusions are clear.

Recommendation/ Implementation

20%

Was the rationale for choosing the solution supported and does the solution address the issue?

0 - Some key points covered, justified and partially explained; minimal logical flow

2.5

5 - Most key points covered, justified and explained; some logical flow

6.5

7.5 - All key points covered, justified and adequately explained; good logical flow

8.5

10 -All key points covered, justified and clearly explained; excellent logical flow

Overall

10%

Did the submission form a cohesive proposal?

0 - Solution had major flaws, was unbalanced and covered most areas

2

3 - Solution had some flaws, was balanced and covered most areas

3.5

4 - Solution had minor flaws, was well-balanced and comprehensive

4.5

5 – Solution was clear, well-balanced and comprehensive

Structure

25%

Mechanics/Tone

15%

Is the submission well-written, using proper grammar and business style?

0 – Major issues with all three of mechanics, paragraphing, and use of tone

1.5

3.0 – Mechanics poor; some proper use of paragraphing; tone acceptable

4.5

5.5 – Minor issues with respect to mechanics, paragraphing and/or use of tone

6.5

7.5 – Mechanics, paragraphing and use of tone all proficient

Attractiveness & Professionalism

5%

Does the submission follow a professional look and feel?

0 – Unprofessional

1.5 – Somewhat professional

2.5 - Professional

Citations & Formatting

5%

Are citations and formatting appropriate and consistent?

0 – None/extremely poorly done

1.5 – Some citations appear in-text and in references section; some issues with APA 6th

2.5 – In-text citations and references well done

Submission

0%

Correctly Submitted

0%

Were the required documents submitted correctly?

(-1.5) – Deliverables are not submitted correctly (missing Loaded Grading Form)

0 – Deliverables are submitted correctly

0%

On Time

0%

Was the deliverable submitted on time?

(-5.0) – For every day or portion that the Report and/or PowerPoint slides are late.

0 – Report and PowerPoint slides are submitted on time.