Project 1

HCM400 Portfolio Project Rubric

Criteria Meets Expectation Approaches

Expectation Below Expectation Limited Evidence

Content, Research, and Analysis 9-10 Points 7-8 Points 5-6 Points 3-4 Points Submission of Topic

The topic for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 2 and includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The topic for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 2 and includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The topic for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 2 and includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The topic for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 2 and includes few or none of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Submission of Outline

The outline for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 3 and includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The outline for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 3 and includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The outline for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 3 and includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The outline for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 3 and includes few or none of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

17-20 Points 13-16 Points 9-12 Points 5-8 Points Submission of Draft Reference List

The draft reference list for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 6 and includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The draft reference list for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 6 and includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The draft reference list for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 6 and includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

The draft reference list for the Portfolio Project was submitted in Week 6 and includes few or none of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

49-60 Points 37-48 Points 25-36 Points 13-24 Points Analysis Provides strong or

adequate thought, insight, and analysis of concepts and applications.

Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in thought, insight, and analysis.

Major errors or omissions in thought, insight. and analysis.

Fails to demonstrate thought, insight, and analysis.

49-60 Points 37-48 Points 25-36 Points 13-24 Points Content Demonstrates

strong or Some significant, but not major,

Major errors or omissions in

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the

HCM400 Portfolio Project Rubric

adequate knowledge of the materials; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

demonstration of knowledge.

materials.

49-60 Points 37-48 Points 25-36 Points 13-24 Points Requirements The Portfolio

Project includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

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

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

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

25-30 Points 19-24 Points 13-18 Points 7-12 Points Presentation The multimedia

selected was highly effective as a presentation tool and appropriately addressed the target audience.

Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in the selection and application of the multimedia presentation for the target audience.

Major errors or omissions in the selection and application of the multimedia presentation for the target audience.

The multimedia selected was totally ineffective as a presentation tool and not targeted at the specified audience.

13-15 Points 10-12 Points 7-9 Points 4-6 Points Sources Cites and

integrates at least 4 credible sources.

Cites and integrates 3 credible sources.

Cites and integrates 2 credible source.

Cites and integrates 1 credible source.

13-15 Points 10-12 Points 7-9 Points 4-6 Points Application of Source Material

Sources are well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course is linked properly to source material.

Some significant, but not major, problems with selection and linkage of sources.

Major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

Source selection is seriously flawed; no linkage to knowledge from the course.

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

Small number of significant, but not major, flaws in organization and

Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow

Project is not well organized or written and is not in proper essay

HCM400 Portfolio Project Rubric

format, including an introduction, body, and conclusion; conforms to project requirements.

writing; is in proper essay format. In a minor way, does not conform to project requirements.

proper essay format. In a significant way. does not conform to project requirements.

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 Demonstrates Proper Use of APA Style

Project uses proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with no more than one significant error.

No more than two to three significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Four to five significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

More than five significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.

Total points possible = 350