Horizontal and vertical analysis
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Criteria Meets Expectation Approaches Expectation
Below Expectation Limited Evidence
Content, Research, and Analysis 41‐50 Points 31‐40 Points 21‐30 Points 11‐20 Points Requirements The Portfolio
includes all of the required components, 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
strong or adequate knowledge of the materials; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.
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.
49‐60 Points 37‐48 Points 25‐36 Points 13‐24 Points Critical Analysis Demonstrates
strong or adequate critical analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of ratios, trends and common‐sized statements for use in stakeholder decision making.
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in critical analysis.
Major errors or omissions in critical analysis.
Fails to demonstrate critical analysis.
49‐60 Points 37‐48 Points 25‐36 Points 13‐24 Points Quantitative Analysis
Demonstrates strong or adequate quantitative analysis of the eight ratios found in the case study. Ratios, horizontal and vertical analyses, and other indices are correctly calculated and presented appropriately in a
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in quantitative analysis of the eight ratios found in the case study. Spreadsheet is present.
Major errors or omissions in quantitative analysis of the eight ratios found in the case study. Spreadsheet is poorly presented.
Fails to demonstrate quantitative analysis of the eight ratios found in the case study. Spreadsheet is poorly presented or absent.
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spreadsheet.
41‐50 Points 31‐40 Points 21‐30 Points 11‐20 Points Research and Findings
Includes four appropriate facts found in the management discussion and analysis section and/or the notes to the financial statements that link to and support the quantitative analysis.
Includes three appropriate facts found in the management discussion and analysis section and/or the notes to the financial statements that link to and support the quantitative analysis.
Includes two appropriate facts found in the management discussion and analysis section and/or the notes to the financial statements, and lacks details that link to and support the quantitative analysis.
Includes one or fewer facts found in the management discussion and analysis section and/or the notes to the financial statements, and fails to link to or support the quantitative analysis.
Common Core 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points Critical Thinking Applies critical
thinking and reasoning skills for effective analysis.
Small number of significant but not major flaws or omissions in application of critical thinking skills.
Includes major flaws or omissions, or numerous minor flaws, in application of critical thinking skills.
Critical thinking and reasoning skills are absent or ineffective.
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points Ethics Prescribes actions
to effectively address a variety of ethical situations that support social responsibility.
Small number of significant but not major flaws or omissions in prescribing actions to address ethical situations.
Includes major flaws or omissions, or numerous minor flaws, in prescribing actions to address ethical situations.
Prescription of actions to address ethical situations is absent or ineffective.
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points Leadership Demonstrates
effective leadership and teamwork skills.
Small number of significant but not major flaws or omissions in demonstration of leadership and teamwork skills.
Includes major flaws or omissions, or numerous minor flaws, in demonstration of leadership and teamwork skills.
Demonstration of leadership and teamwork skills is absent or ineffective.
5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points Technology Selects current
technology applications and applies to specific
Small number of significant but not major flaws or omissions in
Includes major flaws or omissions, or numerous minor flaws, in selection
Selection of current technology applications is absent or
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problems and challenges in the work place and professional skills.
selection of current technology applications.
of current technology applications.
ineffective.
Mechanics and Writing 17‐20 Points 13‐16 Points 9‐12 Points 5‐8 Points Organization Project is clearly
organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements.
Small number of significant but not major flaws in organization and writing; is in proper essay format. In a minor way does not conform to project requirements.
Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper essay format. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements.
Project is not well organized or well written and is not in proper essay format. Does not conform to project requirements.
17‐20 Points 13‐16 Points 9‐12 Points 5‐8 Points Grammar and Style
Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.
Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.
Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling; 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 APA Includes all items
listed on APA rubric and includes less than two APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page are correctly formatted.
Omits up to two items listed on APA rubric and includes less than four APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page are correctly formatted with minor mistakes.
Omits up to four items listed on APA rubric and includes less than six APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page include numerous mistakes.
Omits five or more items listed on APA rubric and includes seven or more APA style guide mistakes within the paper itself. Citations and reference page are incorrectly formatted.
Total points possible = 350