MGMT assign 2

MGMT 192 - Research Report

Student Name: _________________

Criteria Grade and feedback Executive summary (10%)

• Provides high-level summary of key sections of report

Introduction (10%) • Provides a clear purpose and direction for the report • The research topic is introduced • Describes procedure for collecting secondary sources • Includes a “road-map” for the rest of the report

Research Findings (60%) • Integrates findings and presents findings around

headings that represent themes • Provides description of findings that is not too detailed

(i.e. no over-use of quotes from secondary sources) • Provides description of findings that is not too vague (i.e.

it is clear how the themes relate to the secondary sources found)

• Evidence of critical thinking skills related to the identification of similarities and differences between ideas from secondary sources cited and textbook

• Secondary sources cited are relevant, credible and timely (i.e. not out-dated)

• Suitable number of secondary sources included (i.e. 6-10 sources, at least 3 must be from peer-reviewed journals)

Conclusion (10%) • Concisely summarizes key points from paper • Includes some mention of next steps or future

considerations related to the research topic

Organization and writing (10%) • Paper is clearly written, well organized and flows well • No grammar and spelling errors • Stays within length requirement (i.e. 1800-2200 words) • APA format • Title page and table of contents included

Total (out of 100%) * “Organization and Writing” is an independent grading criterion but is relevant to the paper’s ability to convey ideas in each area described in this rubric. Therefore, poor writing, errors, typos and formatting issues could result in lost grades in multiple areas of the rubric (e.g., “Organization and Writing” and “Research Findings”).