Applied Science
Lucy Bell
casestudy.docxJackson State University
Short Paper/Case Study Analysis Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Short papers should use double spacing, 12-point font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to a discipline-appropriate citation method. Page-length requirements: or 2–4 pages.
Instructor Feedback: Students can find their feedback in the grade book as an attachment.
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Critical Elements |
Exemplary |
Proficient |
Needs Improvement |
Not Evident |
Value |
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Main Elements |
Includes all of the main elements and requirements and cites multiple examples to illustrate each element (23-25) |
Includes most of the main elements and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element (20-22) |
Includes some of the main elements and requirements (18-19) |
Does not include any of the main elements and requirements (0-17) |
25 |
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Inquiry and Analysis |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of multiple concepts (18-20) |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of some concepts (16-17) |
Provides in-depth analysis that demonstrates complete understanding of minimal concepts (14-15) |
Does not provide in-depth analysis (0-13) |
20 |
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Integration and Application |
All of the course concepts are correctly applied (9-10) |
Most of the course concepts are correctly applied (8) |
Some of the course concepts are correctly applied (7) |
Does not correctly apply any of the course concepts (0-6) |
10 |
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Critical Thinking |
Draws insightful conclusions that are thoroughly defended with evidence and examples (18-20) |
Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence (16-17) |
Draws logical conclusions, but does not defend with evidence (14-15) |
Does not draw logical conclusions (0-13) |
20 |
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Research |
Incorporates many scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research (14-15) |
Incorporates some scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research (12-13) |
Incorporates very few scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research (11) |
Does not incorporate scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research (0-10) |
15 |
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Writing (Mechanics/Citations) |
No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations (9-10) |
Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations (8) |
Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations (7) |
Major errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations (0-6) |
10 |
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Earned Total Comments: |
100% |
