Supply Chain Management Research Paper
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GradingRubricRevised.docxBelow is the feedback I gave to one of my recent online classes. That class was a great class; when I tell you guys that I think you folks, top to bottom (so to speak, lol), are as good (or better) than this one then trust me - that's saying a lot.
This is what I sent them after I had graded their papers; I'm sharing it with you now (completely unedited) so you guys will know exactly how I grade them - beforehand. Those poor souls did not have that luxury, lol.
Okay, I think that's enough things for you guys for now anyway. Have a safe one and let's catch up later!
Sincerely, Dr. Mc
p.s. here it is, verbatim and unedited:
Grading Rubric – Research Paper
First off, for the most part everyone did an outstanding job. I took another “deep dive” into your papers this morning and the majority of you knocked it out of the park. There weren’t that many of you who lost points, here’s how you got docked if you did.
1 – no cover page (-4) (there were only three of you)
2 – no Table of Contents (-5) (there were only seven of you)
3 – less than 10 references (-3) if you had nine (there were only two of you); one person only had six and got docked (-9) and yes it could have been (-12).
4 – there were 10 pages of analysis required (not counting the cover page and TOC); most of you had plenty but here’s the breakdown of those who did not (there were twelve of you)
9.75 pages (-2)
8.5 pages (-10)
6.5 pages (-15) one person and yes it could have been more. I do have mercy.
So, look at your grade in the gradebook; it does not count the Writing Center bonus so add that yourself (and yes I’ll add it, lol).
The BB Gradebook is clunky and won’t allow me to add a total column unless it’s for 105 points, and that confused my MIS 3321 students. So, again, add the WC bonus yourself and I will too.
Finally, I will be able to supply more personalized feedback at a later time. Some of your papers may be worthy of sending off to my conference (SWDSI). More on that later, as I like to say!
Some highlights from your research papers:
One had 14 references, another 14, another 22 and 20…and one had 45. Wow!
Several of you had graphs, charts, appendices with things in them, tables, and so on. Outstanding!
Collectively, they were all outstanding pieces of work. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you guys have been the very best MBA 6330 class I have ever had…and I’ve been teaching this course for a decade now. Gee, where does the time go?
Finally (sorry I have to say this again, lol), I know the exam last night didn’t go too well for several of you; plus everyone is wondering about their final grade and how do the bonus points work, etc.
Know that I am a very fair-minded individual and I fully expect everyone to earn an A or a B (hopefully, lol). Please don’t pepper me with questions about your final grade until you have seen it on Wednesday (they should be available to you by then).
Hey, I was a student once (and still am, technically; I learn more now than I ever did before) so I can appreciate your concerns and conscientiousness about your grade. Check it out when they’re posted, and if you have an issue then we’ll address it then.
Thanks guys, have a great summer and we’ll be in touch!
Sincerely, Dr. Mc
