DB7

Criteria Ratings Points

Content

Geopolitical Issues

40 to >36.0 pts

Advanced

The student notes numerous geopolitical issues facing this specific locale. The student fully discusses the implications and possible solutions in dealing with these issues as they pertain to economic development and growth of the targeted city or area.

36 to >33.0 pts

Proficient

The student discusses issues, but is not explicit or specific regarding geopolitical issues facing this locale. The student is too general and attempts to discuss this part of the assignment without really understanding the culture facing those living in the locale.

33 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The student makes minimal attempts to understand and explain the geopolitical issues facing this locale and/or impacting public policy, economic policy and development or economic growth.

0 pts

Not Present

40 pts

Content

Government Atmosphere Related to Geopolitics

40 to >36.0 pts

Advanced

The student discusses unique governance issues, leanings, and challenges in this locale. The student critically analyzes and describes the type of governmental organization employed by this locale. The student articulates the benefits and challenges facing this type of governmental organization and how this impacts the geopolitical framework.

36 to >33.0 pts

Proficient

The student situates the governmental atmosphere in this locale, but does so without a critical analysis or understanding of how the government impacts geopolitics.

33 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The student does not connect governmental oversight to geopolitics. The student describes the government, but leaves the reader asking “so what…?” regarding broader issues related to geopolitical growth.

0 pts

Not Present

40 pts

Content

Locale

20 to >18.0 pts

Advanced

The student chooses a specific locale that has a specific geopolitical need that is readily obvious. The student clearly and thoroughly articulates a rationale.

18 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

The student chooses a locale, but the geopolitical need is not readily obvious or a rationale is lacking.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The student chooses a locale without strategic intention or without clear rationale.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Content

SWOT

40 to >36.0 pts

Advanced

The student articulately summarizes SWOT in the chosen locale. The student uses individual living/working experiences in this location as a part of his/her research.

36 to >33.0 pts

Proficient

The student attempts to address SWOT in this locale, but he/she focused on 1 area less than the others.

33 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The student makes little effort to uncover SWOT in this locale. No research was conducted with individuals in this area.

0 pts

Not Present

40 pts

SWOT Analysis Grading Rubric | PPOG506_B02_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure

Formatting, Spelling, and Grammar

60 to >54.0 pts

Advanced

There is superior work in all areas. The analysis consistently exceeds expectations in all areas regarding writing style, current Turabian formatting, grammar, and spelling. The required page count (5–7 pages) is met.

54 to >50.0 pts

Proficient

There is acceptable work in most areas. The analysis demonstrates minor deficiencies in some areas regarding writing style, current Turabian formatting, grammar, and spelling. The required page count (5–7 pages) is met.

50 to >0.0 pts

Developing

There is evidence of disregarding instructions or an inability to meet minimum standards of graduate level work. The required page count (5–7 pages) is not met.

0 pts

Not Present

60 pts

Total Points: 200

SWOT Analysis Grading Rubric | PPOG506_B02_202140