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Rubric Name: Project 3: Technology Evaluation

Introduction and Conclusion

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Introduction

5 points

Clearly describes and introduces the paper. Provides clear background information and facts to support the paper.

4 points

Basically describes and introduces the paper. Basically provides background information and facts to support the paper.

2 points

Weakly describes and introduces the paper. Some background information and facts provided to support the paper.

1 point

Little description or introduction of the paper. Lacks background information and facts to support the paper. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No description and doesn’t introduce the paper. No background information or facts to support the paper.

Conclusion

5 points

Clearly summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.

4 points

Basically summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.

2 points

Weakly summarizes the main points from the paper. These include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility and feasibility for implementation.

1 point

Little summery of the main points from the paper. May include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility or feasibility for implementation. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

Doesn’t summarize the main points from the paper. Doesn’t include the capabilities, costs, maintenance requirements, flexibility or feasibility for implementation.

Research and Evaluation

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Capabilities

12 points

Clearly explains the capabilities of the technology. 

9 points

Basically explains the capabilities of the technology.

6 points

Weakly explains the capabilities of the technology.

3 points

Little explanation of the capabilities of the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation on the capabilities of the technology.

Costs

12 points

Clearly explains the costs involved with the technology.

9 points

Basically explains the costs involved with the technology.

6 points

Weakly explains the costs involved with the technology.

3 points

Little explanation on the costs involved with the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation on the costs involved with the technology.

Maintenance Requirements

12 points

Clearly explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology. 

9 points

Basically explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology.

6 points

Weakly explains the maintenance requirements of the new technology.

3 points

Little explanation on the maintenance requirements of the new technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation on the maintenance requirements of the new technology.

Flexibility

12 points

Clearly explains the flexibility of the technology.

9 points

Basically explains the flexibility of the technology.

6 points

Weakly explains the flexibility of the technology.

3 points

Little explanation on the flexibility of the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation on the flexibility of the technology.

Feasibility of Implementation

12 points

Clearly explains the feasibility of implementing the technology. 

9 points

Basically explains the feasibility of implementing the technology.

6 points

Weakly explains the feasibility of implementing the technology.

3 points

Little explanation on the feasibility of implementing the technology. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation of feasibility in implementing the technology.

Issues

10 points

Clearly explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least 5 areas.

8 points

Basically explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least 3 areas.

6 points

Weakly explains the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. Must cover at least one (1) area.

3 points

Little explanation of the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc. May cover one (1) of the areas. (Or, inappropriate or excessive copying from other authors' work.)

0 points

No explanation of the pros and cons, barriers, issues, vulnerabilities, first adopters (if technology is new), etc.

Finds and Applies Knowledge

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Use of Authoritative Sources

5 points

Used at least 5 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No APA style errors in sources.

4 points

Used at least 3 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No more than 1 APA errors in sources.

2 points

Used at least 2 authoritative or scholarly sources in paper. One must be NIST SP 800-53. No more than 2 APA errors in sources.

1 point

May have used 1 authoritative or scholarly source in paper. May use NIST SP 800-53. May not have used APA style formatting.

0 points

No authoritative or scholarly sources used in paper. NIST SP 800-53 not mentioned.

Citation of Sources

5 points

All sources cited. No errors in citing material in paper.

4 points

All but 1 source cited. Had no more than 5 citing errors in paper. 

2 points

All but 2 sources cited. Had no more than 10 citing errors in paper.

1 point

All but 3 sources cited. Had less than 15 APA citing errors in paper.

0 points

No sources cited or had more than 15 APA citing errors in paper.

Organization, Execution and Appearance

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Formatting

5 points

Prepared MS Word document, used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count.

4 points

MS Word document didn’t follow up to two (2) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. 

2 points

MS Word document didn’t follow up to four (4) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. 

1 point

MS Word document followed only one (1) of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. 

0 points

Non MS Word document didn’t any of the following: used consistent formatting, section subheadings, submitted one file, used instructor provided template, correct coversheet and separate reference page and meets minimum page count. 

Grammar and Punctuation

5 points

No grammar, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors. 

4 points

Less than 5 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors. 

2 points

Less than 10 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors. 

1 point

Less than 15 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors. 

0 points

More than 15 grammar errors, use of first/second person, spelling or punctuation errors.

Overall Score

Level 5 14 or more

Level 4 11 or more

Level 3 8 or more

Level 2 5 or more

Level 1 0 or more