Problem and Solution Proposal

      Length2000-3000 words1600-1999 words1300-1599 words1000-1299 wordsfewer than 1000 wordsThe essay meets the word count requirement given in the instructions10 points6 points4 points2 points0 pointsExecutive summaryExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passis thorough -- a busy executive understands the problem and the recommended solution from the executive summary4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointis organized and uses headings to help the reader navigate the executive summary4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointdemonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointTransmittal letter to decision-makerExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passis written to a specific decision-maker or group or decision-makers2 points1.5 points1 point0.5 points0 pointsshows the specific problem and the specific solution2 points1.5 points1 point0.5 points0 pointsdemonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation2 points1.5 points1 point0.5 points0 pointsTable of ContentsExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passis formatted correctly with sections and page numbers1 point0.8 points0.6 points0.4 points0 pointsprovides a clear orientation to the report by indicating the sections and sub-sections2 points1.5 points1 point0.5 points0 pointsIntroductionExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passdescribes the problem being reported on4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointgives the recommended solution to the problem that is identified4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointdemonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation3 points2.5 points2 points1.5 points1 pointBody of the reportExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passDevelops the problem that exists within the organization, including incorporating research to provide evidence for the problem15 points12 points9 points5 points1 pointDevelops the recommended solution to the problem for the organization, including incorporating research to show why it will solve the problem13 points10 points8 points6 points1 pointUses effective headings and subheadings3 points2.5 points2 points1.5 points1 pointIntegrates paragraphs that have a logical flow5 points4 points3 points2 points1 pointdemonstrates accurate grammar and punctuation10 points8 points6 points4 points1 pointUse of sourcesExcellentGoodFairDoes not meet expectationsDoes not passsources listed in APA format5 points4 points3 points2 points1 pointsources cited in the paper in APA format3 points2.5 points2 points1.5 points1 pointsources are scholarly or appropriate for the report's message4 points3.5 points3 points2.5 points1 pointOverall ScoreExcellent 90 or moreGood 80 or moreFair 70 or moreNeeds Improvement 60 or moreDoes not pass 0 or more