4-6 page paper
kandonqpple
rubric.pdf
Criteria 1Outstanding
0.375 pointsSuperior
0.31875 pointsGood
0.28125 pointsSubstandard
0.24375 pointsFailure
0 pointsIntroduction
States the thesis in a clear and concise manner that it comprehensively discussed the main points in the paper.
(0.3375 .375)
States the thesis in a clear manner but further development of the main points of the paper is needed.
(0.3.3374)
States a thesis with some explanation of the general idea of the main points of the paper.
(.2625 .029)
Attempts to state a thesis that discusses the main points to be covered in the paper or presents an introduction that is irrelevant to the thesis.
(.225 .2624)
No attempt at presenting an introduction.
(0)
Criteria 2Outstanding
3 pointsSuperior
2.55 pointsGood
2.25 pointsSubstandard
1.95 pointsFailure
0 pointsGrowth Option Selection
Selection of the best growth option is made and explanation demonstrates why the selected growth option is the best method to expand is logically concluded with a thorough use of case study facts and class material.
(2.7 3)
Selection of the best growth option is made and explanation of why the selected growth option is the best method to expand is soundly reasoned and concluded through the use of case study facts and class material but explanation needs more detailed development.
(2.4 2.69)
Selection of a growth option is made but explanation of why the selected growth option is the best method to expand is weak in demonstrating the reasoning behind the selection; minimal use of case study facts and course material.
(2.1 2.39)
Selection of a growth option is made with no explanation or explains why the selected growth option is the best method to expand with little or no use of case study facts and class material.
(1.8 2.09)
Growth option was not selected and explanation of why option is the best method not provided.
(0)
Criteria 3Outstanding
1.5 pointsSuperior
1.275 pointsGood
1.125 pointsSubstandard
0.975 pointsFailure
0 pointsTable - Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Forms
Table is created showing selection of advantages and disadvantages that are concluded with a thorough use of the case study facts and class material and business form characteristics. Contains 1 missing or incorrect advantage/disadvantage.
(1.35 1.5)
Table is created showing selection of advantages and disadvantages that are concluded through a sound use of case study facts, some class material, and business form characteristics but 24 advantages/disadvantages are missing or incorrect.
(1.2 1.349)
Table is created showing selection of advantages and disadvantages that are concluded through a satisfactory use of case study facts, class material, and business form characteristics but 56 advantages/disadvantages are missing or incorrect; advantages/disadvantages are presented but not in table format.
(1.05 1.19)
Table is created showing selection of advantages and disadvantages that does not use case study facts, class material, or business form characteristics. More than 6 advantages/disadvantages are missing or incorrect.
(0.9 1.049)
Table showing advantages and disadvantages is not presented.
(0)
Criteria 4Outstanding
4.5 pointsSuperior
3.825 pointsGood
3.375 pointsSubstandard
2.925 pointsFailure
0 pointsSelection of the Best Business Form
Selection of the best business form for the growth option is made. Explanation for selection and why the business form is the best growth option is concluded with a thorough use of case study facts, class material and business form characteristics.
(4.05 4.5)
Selection of the best business form for the growth option is made. Explanation for selection and why the business form is the best growth option is concluded with a sound use of case study facts, class material and business form characteristics.
(3.6 4.049)
Selection of a business form for the growth option is made. Explanation for selection and why the business form is the best growth option is concluded through a general discussion with minimal use of the case study facts and/or class material. Considerable development is needed.
(3.15 3.59)
Selection of a business form for growth option is made. Conclusions are drawn with little or no use of the case study facts, class material and business form characteristics; or selection of a business form was inappropriate for selected growth option; or explanation failed to substantiated the growth option.
(2.7 3.149)
Selection of a business form for the chosen growth option was not made.
(0)
Criteria 5Outstanding
1.5 pointsSuperior
1.275 pointsGood
1.125 pointsSubstandard
0.975 pointsFailure
0 pointsExplanation of Why Other Business Forms Not Selected
Explanation for not selecting other business forms is made concluding through a thorough use of the case study facts, class material, and discussion of the characteristics of the different business forms.
(1.35 1.5)
Explanation for not selecting other business forms is made concluding a sound use of the case study facts, class material, and discussion of the characteristics of the different business forms but one business form.
(1.2 1.349)
Explanation for not selecting other business forms is made concluding satisfactory use of the case study facts, class material, and discussion of the characteristics of the different business forms but two business forms not discussed.
(1.05 1.19)
Explanation for not selecting other business forms is concluded with little or no case study facts, class material, or discussion of the characteristics of the different business forms; Three or more business forms not discussed.
(0.9 1.049)
Discussion of why other business form is not present.
(0)
Criteria 6Outstanding
0.375 pointsSuperior
0.31875 pointsGood
0.28125 pointsSubstandard
0.24375 pointsFailure
0 pointsSummary
The concluding paragraph summarizes the paper and refers back to the thesis statement. No new information is presented and concludes with a statement bringing the paper full circle.
(.3375 .375)
The concluding paragraph summarizes the paper and refers back to the thesis statement but there is no single clear statement. No new information is presented. Attempts to bring the paper full circle.
(.03 .3375)
The concluding paragraph somewhat summarizes the paper. There is an attempt to bring the paper full circle but there are inconsistencies. New information is introduced that is not in the body of the paper.
(.2625 .029)
Summary paragraph exists but failed to tie to the thesis or bring the paper full circle or is a restatement of introduction. New information may be introduced.
(.225 .2624)
No attempt to provide a summary paragraph.
(0 0.2249)
Criteria 7Outstanding
1.5 pointsSuperior
1.275 pointsGood
1.125 pointsSubstandard
0.975 pointsFailure
0 pointsAttention to Instructions
The paper contains all major assignment tasks. The paper also includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such
as third person writing, required use of course readings, outside sources if needed, and assignment format.
(1.35 1.5)
The paper contains all major assignment tasks. The paper missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as third person
writing, required use of course readings, outside sources if needed, and assignment format.
(1.2 1.349)
One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed.
(1.05 1.19)
Two major assignment tasks and/or three or more minor aspects of the assignments missed.
(0.9 1.049)
Three or more major assignment tasks missed.
(0 0.89)
Criteria 8Outstanding
1.5 pointsSuperior
1.275 pointsGood
1.125 pointsSubstandard
0.975 pointsFailure
0 pointsWriting Mechanics
Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English using paragraphs and sentence rather than bullets, including but
not limited to capitalization, punctuation, runon sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and
grammatical errors. No contractions or jargon used. Zero to two errors noted.
(1.35 1.5)
Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling. Three to six errors noted.
(1.2 1.349)
Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted.
(1.05 1.19)
Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling. More than 10 errors found.
(0.9 1.049)
Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible; or errors are
too plentiful to count.
(0 0.89)
Criteria 9Outstanding
0.75 pointsSuperior
0.6375 pointsGood
0.5625 pointsSubstandard
0.4825 pointsFailing
0 pointsAPA Style (6th ed.)
One to 2 APA style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA
with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.
(0.675 – 0.75)
Attempts intext citations and reference list but 3 4 APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate
12 times.
(0.6 – 0.674)
Attempts intext citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted throughout document with 56 errors noted; Fails to
use APA citations when appropriate 3 4 times in document.
(0.525 – 0.59)
Attempts intext citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriate 56 times; Fails to use APA
citations when appropriate 56 times in document or presents a total of 12 intext citations and reference list in a paper
when requires APA citations are needed throughout the document.
(0.45 – 0.51)
No attempt at APA style; or attempts either intext citations or reference list but omits the other.
(0 – .44)
Overall ScoreOutstanding
13.5 or moreSuperior
12 or moreGood
10.5 or moreSubstandard
9 or moreFailure
0 or more
