3000 word paper - Turnitin requires - 15% or less

Final Essay 100 %

Exemplary 4 pts

Accomplished 3.2 pts

Developing 2.8 pts

Beginning 1.5 pts

Did not attempt 0 pts

Institutional Learning Objective

ILO: Specialized Knowledge 5 %

Assesses the contributions of major figures and organizations in the field; describes its major methodologies and practices; and implements at least two such methodologies and practices through projects, papers, exhibits or performances.

Exemplary

Student assesses the contributions of 3+ major figures or organizations pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace AND identifies associated methodologies and practices

Accomplished

Student assesses the contributions of 1-2 major figures or organizations pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace AND identifies associated methodologies and practices.

Developing

Student names the contributions of 3+ major figures or organizations pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace, but does not discuss them in detail OR does not identify associated methodologies and practices.

Beginning

Student names the contributions of 1-2 major figures or organizations pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace, but does not discuss them in detail AND does not identify associated methodologies and practices.

Did not attempt

Student struggles to name the contributions of major figures or organizations pertaining to the legal, regulatory, and compliance topics affecting managers in today’s market place.

Program Objective

Legal Foundations 5 %

Analyze the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting managers in today’s marketplace and emphasize the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.

Exemplary

Student defines and discusses 3+ issues pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace AND includes a brief discussion on the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.

Accomplished

Student defines and discusses 1-2 issues pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace AND includes a brief discussion on the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.

Developing

Student only identifies, without discussion, 3+ issues pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace OR student does not include a discussion on the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.

Beginning

Student only identifies, without discussion, 1-2 issues pertaining to legal, regulatory, or compliance topics affecting managers in today's marketplace AND student does not include a discussion on the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.

Did not attempt

Student struggles to communicate the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting managers in today’s market place.

Course Objective

Ethical Dilemma and Frameworks 10 %

Clearly articulates the ethical dilemma of both companies and analyzes the dilemma using ethical frameworks.

Exemplary

Clearly identified the ethical dilemma, stating both options in one sentence. Defined and discussed in detail two ethical frameworks and applied them to the ethical dilemma.

Accomplished

Both choices in the ethical dilemma are clearly stated in one sentence. Both options are briefly analyzed in the discussion. Defined and briefly discussed two ethical frameworks and applied them to the ethical dilemma.

Developing

Both choices in the ethical dilemma are clearly stated, however the statement is not concise and spans more than one sentence. Both options are briefly analyzed. Briefly discussed two ethical frameworks and applied them to the ethical dilemma. Definition of the frameworks is missing.

Beginning

Both choices in the ethical dilemma are not clearly stated.Applied only one ethical framework to the ethical dilemma.

Did not attempt

No ethical dilemma is identified or no ethical frameworks are identified.

Antitrust and Consumer Protection 20 %

Clearly articulates the legal concept and related laws that apply to antitrust or consumer protection.

Exemplary

Provided a detailed analysis on the concept of antitrust or consumer protection. Included at least two examples of case law.

Accomplished

Clearly defined and discussed the concept of antitrust or consumer protection. Included one example of case law.

Developing

Did not clearly define or discuss the concept of antitrust or consumer protection. Included one example of case law, however did not compare the case with the fact scenario.

Beginning

Did not clearly define or discuss the concept of antitrust or consumer protection. No use of case law.

Did not attempt

Did not attempt.

Additional Legal Topics 30 %

Clearly articulates the legal concepts and related laws that apply to three legal topics of the student's choice (unrelated to antitrust or consumer protection.)

Exemplary

Provided a detailed analysis 3+ legal concepts that are unrelated to antitrust or consumer protection. . Included at least two examples of case law for each topic. Included material from the required readings in the course for all three topics. Applied the topics to the fact scenario in the assignment instruction.

Accomplished

Clearly defined and discussed 2 legal concepts that are unrelated to antitrust or consumer protection. Included an example of case law for each topic. Included material from the required readings in the course for all three topics. Applied the topics to the fact scenario in the assignment instructions.

Developing

Did not clearly define or discuss 1 legal concept that is unrelated to antitrust or consumer protection. Included an example of case law, however did not compare the case with the fact scenario . Included material from the required readings in the course for all three topics.

Beginning

Did not clearly define or discuss any legal concepts that are unrelated to antitrust or consumer protection. No use of case law or did not include material from the required readings in the course for all three topics.

Did not attempt

Did not attempt.

Writing/Mechanics

Mechanics 10 %

Paper has been proofread for grammatical errors

Exemplary

Paper contains no errors.

Accomplished

Paper contains 1-2 grammatical errors.

Developing

Paper contains 3-4 grammatical errors.

Beginning

Paper contains 5-6 grammatical errors.

Did not attempt

Paper contains 7+ grammatical errors.

APA 5 %

Paper is in proper APA format

Exemplary

Paper contains no APA formatting errors.

Accomplished

Paper contains 1-2 APA formatting errors.

Developing

Paper contains 3-4 APA formatting errors.

Beginning

Paper contains 5-6 APA formatting errors.

Did not attempt

Paper was not submitted in APA format.

Word Count 5 %

Exemplary

Paper meets the length requirement of 2500-3000 words.

Accomplished

Paper is 2250-2500 words OR is over 3000 words.

Developing

Paper is 2000-2250 words.

Beginning

Paper is 1050-2000 words.

Did not attempt

Paper is less than 1050 words.

Research 10 %

Engages in an appropriate level of research

Exemplary

All arguments supported by research. Used at least 7 sources, including two from the University library.

Accomplished

Most arguments are supported by research. Used at least 5 sources, including two from the University library .

Developing

Used only 3-4 sources OR no sources provided were peer-reviewed (from the library).

Beginning

Used <3 sources OR no citations present in essay OR significant instances of missing citations OR overuse of quoted material OR use of non-credible sources.

Did not attempt

Less than four sources used.