Research Project

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GRADING RUBRIC FOR PROJECT REPORT

Report Section Criteria Score (range is for not meeting expectations to exceptional)

Introduction • Clearly introduces the purpose and goals of the project

• Clearly explains the questions and topics to be discussed

• Clearly identifies the organization and the rank of the public official interviewed

0 -20

Description of the organization

• Provides a good description of the selected organization, providing details on the mission and vision, the size of the personnel, the annual budget, the various departments and programs

0 - 25

Profile of Interviewee(s)

• Provides a good description and profile of the interviewee, providing details on the rank, the number of years at the organization, the responsibilities, the gender, the credentials, etc.

0 -15

Findings • Provides a good discussion of the findings of the project, based on an analysis of the information gleaned during the interview, as well as based on the reading and researching of documents related to the organization and the themes under investigation.

• Discusses the findings in light of the class lectures and the assigned readings, quoting and referencing the literature on the subject matter.

0 -100

Analysis and Recommendations [the format has to be in the form of a policy memorandum]

• Provides a critical analysis of the findings based on the literature and themes covered in class. Analysis clearly references literature on the subject matter, including citations of the assigned readings as well as extra research done by the student on the subject matter

• Analysis and recommendations demonstrate an application of concepts and theories learned in class, and there is reference to the assigned class readings as well as extra research materials

0 -70

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Conclusion [has to demonstrate reflective thinking]

• Provides a strong review of the findings, and discusses the impact of the research in enhancing understanding of the themes under investigation

• Provides a solid analysis of how this project has helped in furthering understanding of public policy analysis.

• Provides a clear and insightful answer to the basic question: What did you learn from this project?

0 -30

Bibliography • All sources referenced in the paper are properly cited in a consistent manner

0 -5

Organization and Structure

• Sentences and paragraphs are well structured and the ideas flow smoothly

0 -15

Grammar & Mechanics

• Report is free of grammatical errors, spelling errors, typos, and punctuation mistakes

0 -15

Annex • Report includes the interview instrument as an annex

0 -5

TOTAL 0 -300

Late assignments and missed exams

• Late assignments will not be accepted unless there is a valid and documented substantiated reason for late submission. Please note that being confused about the due dates or not being able to submit assignments due to computer issues is not a valid excuse.

• Make-up exams will be granted only to students with documented substantiated reasons. All make-up exams will have to be taken in my office in the Social Sciences Building.

Incomplete Grades Incomplete grades will be governed by KSU policies.