Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory #4

MGT575–Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory Portfolio Project Rubric

Criteria Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation

Below Expectation Limited Evidence

Content, Research, and Analysis 17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Requirements The Portfolio Project

presents all of the required components, including assignment length and number of sources in literature review, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The Portfolio includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

41-50 Points 31-40 Points 21-30 Points 11-20 Points Content Demonstrates a

scholarly and practical representation of the knowledge gained in this course.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

41-50 Points 31-40 Points 21-30 Points 11-20 Points Purpose of the Investigation and Management/Bu siness Questions

Statements demonstrate a clear, concise and accurate understanding of the business problem or opportunity to be investigated.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in purpose, management and research questions.

Major errors or omissions in purpose, management and research questions.

Fails to construct effective purpose, management and research questions.

41-50 Points 31-40 Points 21-30 Points 11-20 Points Description of the Problem or Opportunity

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the substantiation of a problem or opportunity; clear and concise writing with no unsupported content.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in understanding or construction of a problem or opportunity.

Major errors or omissions in understanding or construction of a problem or opportunity.

Fails to demonstrate understanding or ability to construct a problem or opportunity.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Problem or Opportunity Background

Demonstrates strong knowledge of the materials;

Some significant but not major errors or omissions

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of materials.

MGT575–Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory Portfolio Project Rubric

correctly represents and presents knowledge from readings and sources and with no unsupported content.

in demonstration of knowledge.

knowledge.

41-50 Points 31-40 Points 21-30 Points 11-20 Points Relevant Theory Demonstrates

strong critical thinking in identifying and articulating a theory relevant to the problem and management questions.

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in critical thinking.

Major errors or omissions in critical thinking.

Fails to demonstrate critical thinking in relationship to identifying a relevant theory.

Mechanics and Writing 17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Academic Writing Style

Writing is clear, concise, and understandable; strong sentence and paragraph structure; no unsupported comments or bias is noted.

Small number of significant but not major errors in academic writing style.

Major errors in academic writing style.

Poor quality; does not conform to academic writing style guidelines; does not meet program expectations.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Grammar, Spelling, and Word Choice

Few or no errors in grammar and spelling; precision in words to convey meaning.

Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar, spelling, or word precision.

Major errors in grammar, spelling, or word precision; does not meet program expectations

Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points

MGT575–Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory Portfolio Project Rubric

APA Includes all items

listed on APA rubric and includes less than two APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself.

Omits up to two items listed on APA rubric and includes less than four APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself.

Omits up to four items listed on APA rubric and includes less than six APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself.

Omits five or more items listed on APA rubric and includes seven or more APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself.

Total points possible = 300