The Kimball Group Short Paper Rubric

IT 675 The Kimball Group Short Paper Rubric For this short paper, due in Module Seven, you will review the Kimball Group’s video for this module and the discussion on dimensional modeling presented in Chapter 18. Dimensional modeling is an important part of the data warehousing process. Describe the role, purpose, and need for dimensional modeling. Additionally, provide specifics as to what the dimensional model seeks to achieve. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

 Explain the role of dimensional modeling and what it seeks to achieve.

 Explain the purpose of dimensional modeling.

 Explain the need for dimensional modeling. Consider providing examples from the resources and your own independent research to strengthen your explanation. Guidelines for Submission: The Kimball Group Short Paper assignment should follow these formatting guidelines: Use of at least two sources, 1 to 2 pages double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and any citations in APA format.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Role Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples to support your explanations

Explains the role of dimensional modeling and what it seeks to achieve

Explains the role of dimensional modeling and what it seeks to achieve but with gaps in logic or necessary detail

Does not explain the role of dimensional modeling and what it seeks to achieve

30

Purpose Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples to support your explanations

Explains the purpose of dimensional modeling

Explains the purpose of dimensional modeling but with gaps in logic or necessary detail

Does not explain the purpose of dimensional modeling

30

Need Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples to support your explanations

Explains the need for dimensional modeling

Explains the need for dimensional modeling but with gaps in logic or necessary detail

Does not explain the need for dimensional modeling

30

Articulation of Response

No errors related to organization, grammar, and citations

Minor errors related to organization, grammar, and citations

Some errors related to organization, grammar, and citations

Major errors related to organization, grammar, and citations

10

Total 100%