Management Proposal Memo & PowerPoint Presentation

Memo – Content – 30 points

Problem Identification

Accurately, clearly, and completely identifies the relevant problem.

3

Problem Context

Accurately, clearly, and completely identifies the variety of factors that create the unique problem context.

3

Problem Symptom Analysis

Accurately, clearly, and completely deconstructs the mix of symptomatic and causal conditions that created the problem.

3

Stakeholder Assessment

Thoroughly and completely examines the variety of stakeholders impacted by the problem within the situational context.

3

Solution Generation

Generates several plausible solutions to address the identified problem at its root cause.

3

Solution Selection

Proposes a theoretically grounded and methodologically sound method(s) to solve the problem.

3

Synthesis and Insight

Information gathered is effectively synthesized, incorporating all relevant theories, ideas, perspectives, and student insight.

3

Organization

Organization of the written content is appropriate, logical, and effectively conveys the intended point(s).

3

Clarity of Message

Professionally articulates the proposed solution.

3

Short-term Effectiveness

Reflectively postulates the short-term effectiveness and intended consequences of the selected solution.

3

Memo – Format – 10 points

Source Quality

All information is gathered from sources that are reliable, relevant, and verifiable.

2

Compelling Evidence

Compelling critical and authoritative evidence is provided to support claims and perspectives.

2

Source Citations

All sources are incorporated and attributed in the appropriate format in the body (citations).

1

Reference Page

All sources are incorporated and attributed in the appropriate format in the reference page.

1

Wording and Construction

Word choice is appropriate for the assignment; precise, vivid vocabulary; variety of sentence types; consistent and appropriate point of view and tone.

2

Writing Mechanics

Standard grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout without detracting from comprehension or the writer’s credibility.

2

PowerPoint – Content – 30 points

Evidence-based Content

Content of the presentation is thoroughly and accurately grounded in evidence that has been purposely selected to address the issue.

6

Audience-directed Content

Content of the presentation is purposely selected to address the intended audience.

6

Audience-directed Format

Format of the entire presentation is purposely chosen to specifically address the intended audience and occasion.

6

Audience-specific Formality

Level of formality, level of detail, and vocabulary are purposely chosen to specifically address the intended audience.

6

Synthesis and Insight

Information gathered is effectively synthesized, incorporating all relevant theories, ideas, perspectives, and student insight.

6

PowerPoint – Format – 10 points

Organization

Organization of the written content is appropriate, logical, and effectively conveys the intended point(s).

3

Source Referencing-Slides/Handouts

All source materials are accurately, clearly, and appropriately referenced as part of the accompanying presentation materials.

3

Wording and Construction

Word choice is appropriate for the assignment; precise, vivid vocabulary; variety of sentence types; consistent and appropriate point of view and tone.

2

Writing Mechanics

Standard grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout without detracting from comprehension or the writer’s credibility.

2