BUSI 645 GROUP PROJECT FINAL DUE 2/29/2020

Criteria Levels of Achievement

Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Content and development

40 to 36 All key elements of the

assignment are covered in a substantive way. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by professional literature or logic. Meaningful use of source material and analytical reasoning to

elaborate upon the topic or theme. Research is adequate and timely for the topic with at least one reference per

page. The context and central thesis of the assignment is

clear.

35 to 30 points

Some but not all key elements are covered; Most major points are stated clearly; Research is present but not as current and timely as possible; the context for the project is clear with

some areas needing improvements. The central thesis or purpose is clear.

Sources are included but could use more integration into the

paper.

29 to 1 points

Assignment is missing key elements; lacks contextual presentation and the central thesis of the project is unclear. Sources are included but as additions to the reference section. They are not incorporated into the

presentation of the paper.

0 points

No assignment submitted or is posted in question and answer format.

Depth and Organization

30 to 27 points

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major

points. Ideas flow in a logical sequence. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to

follow. The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose. Paragraph transitions are

present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper. The conclusion logically derives from the

paper’s ideas. The conclusion reviews the major points toward the appropriate

audience.

26 to 21 points

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews most major points. Ideas flow in a fairly

logical sequence. The structure of the paper is somewhat hard

to follow. The paper’s organization does not

emphasize the central theme or purpose. Paragraph

transitions are mostly present, logical, and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper. Comprehensive conclusion

missing.

20 to 1 points

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews one or two major points. Some breaks in logic are present. The structure of the paper is somewhat clear and easy to follow. The paper’s organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose. Paragraph transitions are

missing on some sections. The conclusion somewhat derives from the paper’s ideas. The

conclusion may not review the major points toward the appropriate audience.

0 points

No assignment submitted or is posted in question and answer format.

Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Grammar/

Punctuation/Spelling and Formatting

20 to 18 points Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. The paper follows APA format guidelines. The paper is written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced and 1” margins. The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas.

17 to 16 points

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are generally followed but some mistakes are evident. Spelling is correct. The paper follows APA format guidelines but with some

mistakes. The paper is written in 12pt font, Times New

Roman, double-spaced and 1” margins. The work is original, giving credit to all borrowed

ideas.

15 to 1 points

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are generally

followed but many mistakes are evident. Spelling is incorrect in places. . The paper fails to follow

APA format guidelines to include: Written in 12pt font, Times New Roman, double- spaced and 1” margins. The

work is original, giving credit to all borrowed ideas

0 points

No assignment submitted or is posted in question and answer format.