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Grading Rubric: Weekly Research Assignment Paper

Excellent

Good

Fair

Physician Business Plan

Clearly articulates and address business plan. Demonstrates comprehension of concepts and ability to identify key concepts. Use appropriate peer-reviewed research citations and references to support opinions in all areas of the business plan. Organization is clear - transitions between ideas are evident throughout paper

Business plan is good but lacking some details, key concepts and comprehension, but meets assignment standard. Use of peer-reviewed research citations and references is adequate. Organization is partial – transition between ideas

Business plan is minimal. Few concepts, details provided and comprehension. Use of peer-reviewed citations and references is minimal. Organization is minimal –transition between ideas

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topics. It includes several supporting details and examples

Information clearly relates to the main topics. It provides 1-2 supporting details and examples

Information clearly relates to the main topics. No details and examples are given

Business Plan Development

Ideas are realistic. Comprehensively discussed, and each part of the business plan IS fully developed

Ideas are realistic, partially discussed, and 1 -2 sections of the business plan are NOT fully developed

Ideas are somewhat realistic, minimal discussion, 3- 4 sections of the business plan are NOT fully developed

Business Plan Integration Skills

Demonstrates well-developed ability to employ, integrate and apply principles, theories or practices in the functional areas of business to the analysis of issues in the business plan

Demonstrates satisfactory ability to employ, integrate and apply principles, theories, or practices in the functional areas of business to the analysis of issues in the business plan

Demonstrates minimal ability to employ, integrate and apply principles, theories or practices in the functional areas of business to the analysis of issues in the business plan

APA Format, Grammar, Quality of Writing

Paper follows APA format to include the inclusion of Running head on title page. All sources are cited and used correctly. 2 or fewer grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Presents Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs. Title and reference pages are displayed correctly

Paper follows APA format. 3-6 grammar, spelling and punctuation errors

Paper has APA formatting issues. 7-10 grammar, spelling and punctuation errors