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Grading Rubric Course: HCAD 630 9041 Public Health Administration (2228)
Criteria 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 0-69% Criterion Score
Understandin
g of Issue
20%
/ 20
Clarity of
Presentation
(Logic,
References)
25%
/ 25
20 points
The work
demonstrates
clear
understanding
of the subject,
including its:
(1) history and
evolution, (2)
internal and
external
contributing
factors, (3)
participants
and
stakeholders,
and (4)
significance.
17.8 points
The work
demonstrates
significant
understanding
of the subject,
including its:
(1) history and
evolution, (2)
internal and
external
contributing
factors, (3)
participants
and
stakeholders,
and (4)
significance.
15.8 points
The work
demonstrates
minimal
understanding
of the subject,
including its:
(1) history and
evolution, (2)
internal and
external
contributing
factors, (3)
participants
and
stakeholders,
and (4)
significance.
5 points
The work
demonstrates
little or no
understanding
of the subject,
including its:
(1) history and
evolution, (2)
internal and
external
contributing
factors, (3)
participants
and
stakeholders,
and (4)
significance.
25 points
The work
demonstrates
sound and
compelling
logic in
incorporating
relevant
research in
terms of (1)
applicability,
(2) sufficiency
(i.e. more than
one source),
and (3)
currency.
The document
is well
organized,
straightforwar
d, easy to
understand,
and leads the
reader to an
informed
conclusion.
22.25 points
The work
demonstrates
adequate logic
in
incorporating
relevant
research in
terms of (1)
applicability,
(2) sufficiency
(i.e. more than
one source),
and (3)
currency.
The document
is generally
well organized,
straightforwar
d and
somewhat
easy to
understand,
but includes
extraneous
information or
questionable
findings as it
leads the
reader to a
conclusion.
19.75 points
The work
demonstrates
questionable
logic, relies on
literature that
is dated or
somewhat
irrelevant in
terms of (1)
applicability,
(2) sufficiency,
or (3) currency.
The document
is somewhat
disjointed, not
easy to
understand,
and the
conclusion is
difficult to
discern.
0 points
The work
employs faulty
logic, relying
on research
that is (1) not
applicable, (2)
too limited to
support the
analysis, or (3)
not current.
The document
is poorly
organized,
difficult to
understand, or
fails to reach a
cogent
conclusion.
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Criteria 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 0-69% Criterion Score
Comprehensi
veness of
Analysis 35%
/ 35
Quality of
Writing
(Grammar,
Format) 15%
/ 15
35 points
The work
demonstrates
clear, insightful
critical
thinking,
incorporating
relevant
research in
identifying the
(1) issues, (2)
interactions,
and (3)
implications of
the topic.
The work
considers both
readily
identifiable
factors and
more obscure
matters,
explore risks
and benefits,
and examines
multiple
aspects that
can or may
influence the
topic being
examined.
31.15 points
The work
demonstrates
a general
understanding
based on
relevant
research in
identifying the
(1) issues, (2)
interactions,
and (3)
implications of
the topic.
The work
considers
readily
identifiable
factors, but
omits
researching
more obscure
matters, focus
more on
benefits than
associated
risks, and
examines the
main aspects
that can or
may influence
the topic being
examined.
27.65 points
The work
offers
superficial
analysis,
relying on
generalized
research
addressing the
(1) issues, (2)
interactions,
and (3)
implications of
the topic.
The work
considers only
readily
identifiable
factors,
focuses mostly
on benefits
versus risks,
and examines
only the
prominent
factors that
influence the
topic being
examined.
5 points
The work
demonstrates
marginal or no
understanding
of the topic or
the (1) issues,
(2)
interactions,
and (3)
implications
thereof.
The work
provides
minimal or no
evidence to
support
observations,
rely on surface
level
information or
commercial
claims, or
bases
conclusions on
limited
information.
15 points
The sentence
structure is
complete, with
correct
spelling,
punctuation,
and
capitalization,
and varied
diction and
word choice.
The
assignment
length is
correct.
Correct APA
formatting is
employed.
13.35 points
The sentence
structure has
minor errors
(fragments,
run-ons), with
correct
spelling,
punctuation,
and
capitalization,
but limited
diction and
word choice.
The
assignment
length is
correct. It has
some APA
formatting
errors.
11.85 points
The sentence
structure has
several errors
in sentence
fluency, with
multiple
fragments,
run-ons, and
poor spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice.
The
assignment
length is
inadequate. It
includes
several APA
errors.
1 point
The sentence
structure has
serious and
persistent
errors in
sentence
fluency,
sentence
structure,
spelling,
punctuation, or
word choice.
The
assignment
length is
inadequate. It
includes
multiple APA
errors.
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Total / 100
Overall Score
Criteria 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 0-69% Criterion Score
Intrinsic
Qualities
(Innovation,
Insight) 5%
/ 55 points
The analysis
exhibits
exceptional
inquisitiveness
in exploring
deeper truths
and complex
underlying
factors, with
the goal of
developing
innovative and
insightful
solutions.
4.45 points
The analysis
applies
inquisitiveness
in exploring
deeper truths
and complex
underlying
factors,
seeking
somewhat
creative
answers.
3.95 points
The analysis
examines
issues within
an acceptable
or routine
framework.
The
conclusions are
sound and well
considered,
but do not
generate a
novel means of
addressing the
topic or
developing a
solution.
0 points
The analysis
accepts things
at face value,
fails to explore
viable
alternatives, or
does not
propose
advanced
approaches to
the topic being
examined.
Level 4 11 points minimum
Level 3 8 points minimum
Level 2 5 points minimum
Level 1 0 points minimum