Unit 2 Assignment- Clarifying the Research Question (BUS330 - Business Analytics)

Due: Sunday by 11:59 pm at the end of Unit 2. Assume that Post University has this problem: Too few students are taking this course. The college's Board of Directors has explored the dilemma and come up with the management question, “How can enrollment in this course be increased?” Your assignment will be to formulate 5 research questions, each of which is an action that management might take to solve the dilemma. Ensure then you specify what exploration will be necessary. The final product will be a paper that is:

 2 - 3 double-spaced, APA formatted pages; and

 Includes at least two (2) references to this week’s materials. The requirements for your assignment are: -Develop 5 research questions regarding the above topic.

These questions should draw from the chapter materials so there is a correlation.

-Next define for each question what actions Post is to take that will hopefully solve the

dilemma.

-Finally, be sure to include with each question what and where you’ll have to explore

and/or research to answer the question cogently.

Students: Be sure to read the criteria and review the grading rubric on the next page, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

BUS330 – Business Analytics

Unit 2 Assignment- Clarifying the Research Question through Secondary Data and Exploration

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 2 Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary Points Earned

Overview of the Topic

0-13 Points

Does not provide an adequate overview or is missing.

14-27 Points

Overview is presented, though may not be clear or complete.

28-40 Points

Overview is clearly presented including all criteria outlined above.

Complete Answers

0-11 Points Questions unanswered and/or poorly answered.

12-23 Points All questions answered with 1-2 sentence inputs.

24-35 Points All questions answered with depth and clarity.

References to Course Materials

0-5 Points

Less than 2 references, no assimilation to the questions.

6-10 Points

2 references, minimal assimilation to the questions.

11-15 Points

3 or more references and assimilations show depth and clarity.

APA Format 0-1 Point Format has errors that impede professional presentation; and/or APA not followed, reference page missing.

2-3 Points APA format and reference page has few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

4-5 Points APA format and reference page is clear, professional, and error free.

Writing Quality 0-1 Point

More than 7 writing errors, to include spelling and punctuation.

2-3 Points

More than 4 writing errors, to include spelling and punctuation.

4-5 Points

No writing errors.

Total 100