Order 836532: Requirements to begin a small business in Missouri.

Business Study Scoring Guide – 100 points total

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Content

60 Points

Central idea is well developed and clarity of purpose runs throughout the study. Evidence of critical, careful thought and insight. Evidence and examples are specific, while focus remains tight where appropriate

48 Points

Central idea and clarity of purpose are generally evident. Evidence of critical careful thought and/or insight

There are good relevant supporting examples and evidence where appropriate

42 Points

The central idea is expressed though it may be too broad; some sense of purpose is maintained Some evidence of critical, careful thought and analysis and/or insight

There are some examples of evidence, though general where appropriate

0 – 41 Points

Central idea and clarity of purpose are absent or incompletely expressed and maintained Little or no evidence of critical, careful thought or analysis and/or insight

There are too few, or no examples and evidence or they are mostly irrelevant

Structure

20 Points Study is logically organized Study is easily followed Study includes effective, smooth, and logical transitions Study contains a professional format Student uses headings for appropriate sections

16 Points Study has a clear structure with some digressions or irrelevances Study is easily followed Study includes basic transitions Study contains a structured format Student uses headings for appropriate sections

14 Points Study has some level of organization though there are too many irrelevancies or digressions Study is difficult to follow Study contains ineffective transitions Study is presented in a rambling format Student does not use headings for appropriate sections

0 – 13 Points

There is no apparent organization to the study Study is difficult to follow Study contains no or poor transitions Student does not use headings for appropriate sections

References and Support

10 Points

Study includes a minimum of 3 primary sources in addition to the text. Study includes relevant and thorough sources of information regarding the topic.

8 Points Study includes a minimum of 3 primary sources in addition to the text.

Sources are of limited relevance or thoroughness to completely address the subject. .

7 Points

Study includes less than 3 primary sources in addition to the text.

Sources are of limited relevance or thoroughness to completely address the subject

0 – 6 Points

Study fails to include primary sources as set forth in course syllabus.

Grammar and Mechanics

10 Points Study includes a cover page, introduction, body, summary/conclusions, and reference page. Study is a minimum of 4 - 5 pages in length, excluding cover and reference page(s) APA or MLA style is adhered with no mistakes. No major issues with needing edits, grammatical issues, or mechanics

8 Points APA or MLA style is adhered to with minor mistakes Study is less than 4 pages in length, excluding cover and reference page(s), which fail to meet all objectives of the study Minor issues with needing edits, grammatical issues, and mechanics

7 Points APA or MLA style is adhered to with major mistakes Page length, fails to meet all objectives of the study Several issues with needing additional edits, grammatical issues, and mechanics

0 – 6 Points APA or MLA style is not used Page length, fails to meet all objectives of the study Significant issues with needing additional edits, grammatical issues, and mechanics