HW

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

(70%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Research Purpose

32.0 to 35.0 Points:

Presents accurate and detailed descriptions of the problems and issues central to the case; provides a well-focused analysis of strategic issues and key problems that demonstrates an excellent grasp of the situation and strategic challenges; descriptions are compelling and insightful; provides a through and effective executive summary.

29.5 to 32.0 Points:

With a few exceptions, identifies and outlines the principal problems and issues in the case; demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the issues, current situation, and strategic challenges; summary provides an adequate overview of the case issues and problems; summary is missing a few minor points, but meets expectations

1.0 to 29.0 Points:

Does not recognize the problems or issues of the case, or identified problems and issues that are not based on facts of the case; displays little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the present situation.

0 Points:

Not present

Reasoned Analysis

32.0 to 35.0 Points:

Presents a balanced, in-depth, and critical assessment of the facts of the case in light of relevant empirical and theoretical research; develops insightful and well-supported conclusions using reasoned, sounds, and informed judgements.

29.5 to 32.0 Points:

Provides an acceptable analysis of most of the issues and problem in the case; in most instances, analysis is an adequately supported by theory; appropriate conclusions are outlined and summarized.

1.0 to 29.0 Points:

Simply repeats facts identified in the case and does not discuss the relevance of these facts; fails to draw conclusions, or conclusions are not justified or supported; does not present relevant research; shows no critical examination of case issues.

0 Points:

Not present

Structure (30%)

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not present

Total

Composition and Readability

18.5 to 20.0 Points:

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed and spelling is correct. Sentences are complete, clear and concise. Rhetorical skill is shown. Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong and varied structure. Sentence transitions are present and direct the flow of thought. Paragraph transitions are present and logical, directing flow of thought throughout the paper.

Grading feedback and lessons from applicable modules/weeks are fully addressed/incorporated.

17.0 to 18.0 Points:

Paper contains minimal errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling. Sentences are generally complete, clear and concise. Rhetorical skill is shown, although a few points may require clarification. Some variation in sentence structure or transitions may be required to improve flow of discussion. Some paragraph transitions may require improvement.

Grading feedback and lessons from applicable modules/weeks are generally addressed/ incorporated.

1.0 to 16.5 Points:

Paper contains numerous errors in grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling. Multiple sentences may be incomplete or ambiguously worded. Sentence transitions may be weak, insufficiently directing the flow of thought.

Grading feedback and lessons from applicable modules/weeks are insufficiently addressed/incorporated.

0 Points:

Not present

Formatting

9.25 to 10.0 Points:

Paper is laid out effectively and uses reader-friendly aids (e.g., section subheadings, table of contents, indices, appendices, etc.) as appropriate. Text, citations and Reference page(s) follow current APA Author-Date style/format requirements. Paper is written in 12 point Times New Roman font, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.

Grading feedback and lessons from applicable modules/weeks are fully addressed/incorporated.

8.5 to 9.0 Points:

Paper is generally laid out effectively and uses some reader-friendly aids as appropriate. Text, citations and Reference page(s) contains minimal inconsistencies with current APA Author-Date style/format requirements. Paper may contain some inconsistencies with required font, spacing and margin requirements.

Grading feedback and lessons from applicable modules/weeks are generally addressed/ incorporated.

1.0 to 8.25 Points:

Paper may be laid out ineffectively or may not use sufficient reader-friendly aids as appropriate. Text, citations and/or Reference page(s) do not follow current APA Author-Date style/format requirements. Paper may not follow required font, spacing and margin requirements.

0 Points:

Not present

Professor Comments:

Total:

/100