Project Planning

Unsatisfactory

Emerging

Proficient

Exemplary

Assignment Components

Correctly developed a project plan from the WBS provided. (CO2, CO3)

The project plan was incorrectly developed.

The project plan had some significant errors.

The project plan was adequate to meet the required elements of the assignment.

The project plan was correctly developed with additional elements that added value and meaning.

Completed the predecessor column correctly in the project plan based upon information in the case. (CO2)

The predecessor column was incorrect in almost all aspects.

The predecessor column was mostly correct; however, some significant information and/or aspects were missing.

The predecessor column was adequately completed.

The predecessor column was completed correctly and included additional aspects that set it apart from the ordinary.

Correctly identified critical path activities. (CO2, CO3)

Critical path activities were mostly missing and/or incorrectly identified.

The critical path activities were mostly identified with some significant omissions.

The critical paths were adequately identified.

The critical paths were not only identified, but also additional insights raised the response to a professional level.

Correctly identified risks that would impact the project schedule.

(CO1, CO4)

Risks that would impact the project schedule were either incorrectly identified or missed entirely.

Only some risks that would impact the project schedule were identified with some significant omissions.

Risks that would impact the project schedule were correctly and adequately identified.

Risks that would impact the project schedule were correctly identified along with adding additional information that enhanced the information to a professional level.

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

Style

Audience

Word Choice

Writing often slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is accurate, clear and appropriate for the audience

Writing remains professional in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.