The Harvard Business Review presents a story about Peachtree

Subject Matter

· Key elements of assignments covered

· 1,050-1,750 words in length

· Discusses what you would recommend to Peachtree to solve their IT problems as if you were hired as a consultant. Support your recommendations with references and outside citations

· Discusses how your opinions about what should be done differ before you read the commentaries, and after you read them

· Compares and contrasts each commentator opinion and discuss key leadership implications from each

· Discusses which of the commentators’ opinions resonated and made the most sense to you and why

· Discusses which parts of the recommendations you will use, and which parts of your recommendation are unique

· Provides a full explanation of what you would recommend and why

· Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive

· Displays an understanding of relevant theory

· Major points supported by specific details/examples

· Research is adequate/timely

· Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources

10 Points

Higher-Order Thinking

· Writer compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with work environment/experience

· At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing

Organization

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points

· Central theme/purpose is immediately clear

· Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow

· Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme

· Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper

2 Points

Format

· Citations/reference page follow guidelines

· Properly cites ideas/info from other sources

· Paper is laid out effectively--uses, heading and other reader-friendly tools

· Paper is neat/shows attention to detail

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

· Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed

· Spelling is correct

Readability/Style

· Sentences are complete, clear, and concise

· Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure

· Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought

· Words used are precise and unambiguous

· The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment

2 Points

Possible Late Penalty

10% / day

Possible Points Earned

14