Key Technical Decisions

Key Technical Decisions - Rubric

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Analysis of Profitability

17 points

Criteria Description

Analysis of profitability of the company, including a description of trends, areas of success, and challenges.

5. Target

17 points

Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is thorough and includes substantial detail.

4. Acceptable

14.79 points

Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges is, complete and correct.

3. Approaching

13.43 points

Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is incomplete or incorrect.

2. Insufficient

12.58 points

Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Analysis of the profitability of the company, including a description of the trends, areas of success, and challenges, is not included.

Technology Projects

12.75 points

Criteria Description

Description of technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year.

5. Target

12.75 points

Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is thorough and includes substantial detail.

4. Acceptable

11.09 points

Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.

3. Approaching

10.07 points

Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is incomplete or incorrect.

2. Insufficient

9.44 points

Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is complete and correct.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of the technology projects completed in the previous year and what is planned for the next year is not included.

Planned Technology Projects

17 points

Criteria Description

Determine if the company is capable of completing the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support rationale.

5. Target

17 points

Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is complete and correct.

4. Acceptable

14.79 points

Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is thorough and includes substantial detail.

3. Approaching

13.43 points

Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.

2. Insufficient

12.58 points

Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is incomplete or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Determination if the company can complete the planned technology projects, including the applicable numbers and financial statements to support the rationale, is not included.

Financial Ability to Execute Plans

12.75 points

Criteria Description

Compare financial statements of two companies and determine which company is in a better position to execute its plans.

5. Target

12.75 points

Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is thorough and includes substantial detail.

4. Acceptable

11.09 points

Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is complete and correct.

3. Approaching

10.07 points

Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.

2. Insufficient

9.44 points

Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is not included.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Comparison of the financial abilities of the selected companies to execute their plans, including a discussion of which company is in a better position to execute its plans, is incomplete or incorrect

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

5.95 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

5.95 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable

5.18 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching

4.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient

4.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

6.8 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

6.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable

5.92 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching

5.37 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient

5.03 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence

4.25 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

4.25 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable

3.7 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching

3.36 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient

3.15 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

Mechanics of Writing

4.25 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

4.25 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

4. Acceptable

3.7 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

3. Approaching

3.36 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

2. Insufficient

3.15 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation

4.25 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

4.25 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable

3.7 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

3.36 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

3.15 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.