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Category
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Excellent
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Good
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Fair
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Needs Development
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Introduction
(5 points)
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(5)
Brief, clear and succinct synopsis to introduce case.
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(4)
Adequate synopsis to introduce case.
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(3)
Fair synopsis to introduce case – may need more details or be too lengthy.
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(2-0)
Short introduction that does not cover the case scenario for the reader clearly, or missing introduction
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Key Issues
(10 points)
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(10-9)
Several strong points demonstrating critical thinking on several key issues covered succinctly.
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(8-7)
Good succinct coverage of several key issues identified and explained.
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(6-5)
Brief coverage on just one or a few key issues that need more thought and details.
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(4-0)
Minimal to no detail covered for key issues.
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Situation Analysis
(25 points)
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(25-22)
Detailed description summarizes the situation and covers probable causes and/or significant areas. Critical thinking is evident.
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(21-19)
Adequate case situation explained that also incorporates several areas of significance.
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(18-13)
Brief description of situation covered. Further analysis details needed.
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(12-0)
Further details needed on the case situation.
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Organizational Strategy
(25 points)
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(25-22)
Elements of applicable organizational strategy to consider for three alternatives along with pros/cons and any possible ramifications of suggestions.
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(21-19)
Elements of applicable organizational strategy covered for two suggestions that include pros/cons to consider and possible impact.
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(18-13)
Two short suggestions addressed to consider and some elements of organizational strategy impact covered. More details needed.
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(12-0)
Brief suggestion or two with impact of ideas on organizational strategy attempted.
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Implementation Plan
(25 points)
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(25-22)
Detailed suggestions on how to implement recommendations that include time frames and possible contingency plan. Critical thinking demonstrated.
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(21-19)
Several implementation suggestions covered in depth that incorporate some time elements to put ideas into place.
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(18-13)
At least one feasible and realistic suggestion explained.
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(12-0)
Further specifics and details needed on how to put suggestion(s) into place. Information may be brief or missing.
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Benchmarks to Measure Success
(25 points)
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(25-22)
Monitoring and measure action plan suggestions show insight and are realistic to demonstrate critical thinking.
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(21-19)
Some realistic monitoring plan suggestions are covered.
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(18-13)
Brief monitoring points are addressed to measure progress and success.
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(12-0)
Further details needed. Benchmark suggestions may be brief or missing.
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Scholarly Research of Literature
(15 points)
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(15-14)
Scholarly research for three recent peer-reviewed journal articles was met and applied in various elements of analysis. There may be additional credible outside research support applied.
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(13-11)
Scholarly research for two recent peer-reviewed journal articles was met. Other credible outside research may be evident.
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(10-8)
Credible outside research evident. Two scholarly research sources may not have been met.
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(7-0)
Required scholarly research of literature was not met. Some research attempt evident,and/or only text is referred to.
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Context
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Writing Mechanics
(10 points)
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(10-9)
Free of writing errors including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing is organized, clear and concise with thorough details.
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(8-7)
1-4 writing errors including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing is accomplished and contains only a few errors. Includes sufficient details and well organized.
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(6-5) Writing errors including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing may not be clear or concise, contains numerous errors, lacks information and/or organization.
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(4-0)
More than 11 writing errors including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing may be unfocused and contain serious errors, lacks detail and information, and may be poorly organized.
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APA
(10 points)
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(10-9)
Zero to one APA issues – Proper APA format used, and APA reference sources and in-text cites requirements met. Headings applied for rubric areas.
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(8-7)
Two to five APA issues
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(6-5)
Six to 11 APA issues
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(4-0)
Have over twelve APA issues.
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