Paper

Criteria Ratings Points

Quality of Problem Statement

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The quality of the problem statements were well written, adequately address a business problem, and has shown improvement from the second iteration (if needed).

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The quality of the problem statements were well written, but either do not fully address a business problem, or has not improved from the second iteration.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The quality of the problem statements are lacking, do not fully address a business problem, and/or has not improved from the second iteration.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Conceptual/ Theoretical Framework

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The conceptual/theoretical framework is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions and is well written and in alignment with the other sections. A framework diagram is clearly presented

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The conceptual/theoretical framework is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions and is well written and in alignment with the other sections; however, additional insight could have been provided. A framework diagram is clearly presented.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The conceptual/theoretical framework is lacking. A framework diagram is not provided.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Chosen Research Paradigm

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The chosen research paradigm is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions and is well written and in alignment with the other sections.

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The chosen research paradigm is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions; however, additional insight could have been provided.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The chosen research paradigm is lacking or not presented well and doesn’t align with the other sections.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Purpose Statement & Significance of the Study

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The purpose statement and significance of the study are clearly articulated and well written. Both sections are in alignment with the other sections.

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The purpose statement and the significance of the study are fairly clear, but more depth would provide additional clarity on the importance of the research.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The purpose statement and the significance of the study need additional clarity to demonstrate the importance of the research.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Mini-Concept Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI710_D05_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Research Questions (Hypotheses if appropriate – Quantitative studies only)

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The research questions are well written, are appropriate for the method selected, are in alignment with the problem and the purpose statements, and have improved from the previous iteration(s).

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The research questions may be written well, appropriate for the method selected, and in alignment with the problem and purpose statements, but are not all three and/or could use some additional improvement and refinement.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The research questions need improvement, may not be appropriate for the method selected, or may not be in alignment with the problem and purpose statements. Additional improvement and refinement are needed.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Rationale for Method/Design/ Method Design Chosen

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The rationale for the method is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions and is well written and in alignment with the other sections. Further, the rationale is properly supported with a minimum of 2 scholarly resources.

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The rationale for the method is appropriate for the study given the purpose and the research questions; however, additional insight could have been given, the rationale is supported with only 1 scholarly resource, and/or there is misalignment with the other sections.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The quality of the rationale for the method is lacking, there are no scholarly resources to substantiate the rationale, and/or there is misalignment with the other sections.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Quality of Substantiation

15 to >14.0 pts

Advanced

The context within the document is properly supported with at least 5 scholarly resources.

14 to >12.0 pts

Proficient

The context within the document is fairly well supported with at least 4 scholarly resources.

12 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The context within the document is not well supported with 3 sources or less. The resources were not considered scholarly and/or the citations were not appropriate for the statements.

0 pts

Not Present

15 pts

Mini-Concept Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI710_D05_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure: Format & Tone

25 to >24.0 pts

Advanced

Professional vocabulary, writing style, and tone are used consistently throughout the assignment.

24 to >19.0 pts

Proficient

Professional vocabulary, writing style, and tone are used consistently throughout the assignment.

19 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Several errors exist within professional writing style and tone.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

25 pts

Structure: APA Format

20 to >19.0 pts

Advanced

Proper APA formatting is used on the title page, the reference page, and in the citations throughout the assignment, with only 1 or 2 errors.

19 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

Proper APA formatting is used on the title page, the reference page, and in the citations throughout the assignment, with only 3 errors.

15 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Proper APA formatting is used on the title page, the reference page, and in the citations throughout the assignment, with 4 or more errors.

0 pts

Not Present

Not Present

20 pts

Total Points: 150

Mini-Concept Paper Grading Rubric | BUSI710_D05_202140