signature assignment. please follow the instructions and rubric.

Criteria

Proficient

6 points

Satisfactory

3 points

Needs Work

2 points

Criterion Score

Overview & Profile of Each Hospital

Overview of each hospital is clear, concise and provides sufficient profile information.

Overview is lacking key information and is somewhat confusing or difficult to follow. Little or no overview was included in the paper.

Little or no overview was included in the paper.

Score of Overview & Profile of Each Hospital,

/ 6

Criteria

Proficient

10 points

Satisfactory

5 points

Needs Work

1 point

Criterion Score

Grammar, Logic, Readability

No grammar/spelling errors, proper writing, logical flow, appropriate section headers.

Some grammar and spelling issues, somewhat difficult to follow logic, disjointed at times.

Many grammar and/or spelling errors, difficult to read and follow.

Score of Grammar, Logic, Readability,

/ 10

Criteria

Proficient

8 points

Satisfactory

4 points

Needs Work

2 points

Criterion Score

Financial Indicators Provided for Each Hospital with Benchmarks

5+ financial and 5+ operating indicators were calculated for each hospital with industry benchmarks and included in either a solid and clear narrative or well-formatted table.

Less than the required indicators were used or calculations were wrong or inappropriate and summary comparison was lacking. Missing benchmarks. 2 Points Few or no indicators were provided or lacking clarity and appropriate calculations.

Few or no indicators were provided or lacking clarity and appropriate calculations. 

Score of Financial Indicators Provided for Each Hospital with Benchmarks,

/ 8

Criteria

Proficient

10 points

Satisfactory

5 points

Needs Work

1 point

Criterion Score

Analysis Part 1 - Summary of Indicators and Meaning

Clear, concise and logical explanation of indicators, definitions, results.

Indicators were partially explained or lacking sufficient information or clarity about results.

Little to no summary of indicators or significantly lacking clarity and logic.

Score of Analysis Part 1 - Summary of Indicators and Meaning,

/ 10

Criteria

Proficient

10 points

Satisfactory

5 points

Needs Work

1 point

Criterion Score

Analysis Part 2 - Summary of Overall Findings and Conclusion

Thoughtful discussion and summary of data that logically follows with clear performance comparisons along with clear conclusion about which hospital is performing better and why. 

Some general summary provided but lacking clear direction and may not logically follow from data provided in some areas. Does not address all the required questions or conclusion is week and not clear.

Summary is missing or lacking sufficient discussion or does not address key data points in the paper.

Score of Analysis Part 2 - Summary of Overall Findings and Conclusion,

/ 10

Criteria

Proficient

6 points

Satisfactory

3 points

Needs Work

1 point

Criterion Score

APA Format, Citations, Reference Page, 7 Page Max

APA formatting followed throughout paper including in-text citations with separate properly formatted reference page. Does not exceed 7 double-spaced pages.

Some APA formatting followed. May or may not exceed 7 pages or less than 5 pages.

Lacking APA formatting and/or exceeds 7 page max or less than 5 pages.

Score of APA Format, Citations, Reference Page, 7 Page Max,

/ 6