BUSN-427- Case Analysis Grading Rubric
Your responses should be well-rounded and analytical, and should not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. For full credit, you need to use the material from the week’s lectures, text and/or discussions when responding to the questions. It is important that you incorporate the question into your response (i.e., summarize the case in your introduction) and explain the principle(s) or concept(s) from the text that underlies your judgment. For each Caseyou should provide at least tworeferences in APA format (in-text citations and references as described in detail in the syllabus). Each answer should be double-spaced in 12 pt. Use the following Headings and length in your paper:
1.
Summary
a.
In this section you should summarize the case in one paragraph.
2.
Questions:
a.
Number each question. Each specific question under the numbered Case Discussion Questions should be a paragraph in length since many Case Discussion Questions contain more than one question.Be sure to restate each question before answering it.
b.
Apply the concepts from the appropriate chapters in your answers.
3.
References:
a.
Include citations throughout the paper and a reference page with your sources. Use APA stylecitations and references.
Textbook Assignment Rubric
Categories
Meets all Requirements
(40 points)
Meets Most Requirements
(26-22 points)
Meets Some Requirements
(21-3 points)
Points Achieved &
Comments
Organization
Student does an excellent job organizing each response to demonstrate an understanding of the question. All required components are included in the response, including a restatement or summary of the case, an analysis of the relevant issues, and a logical conclusion. Paragraph transitions are present and logical and flow is maintained throughout the response. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
(16 points)
Student does a great job demonstrating an understanding of the case. Most required components are included in the response. Paragraph transitions are mostly present and logical anda good flow is maintained throughout most of the response. Sentences are mostly complete, clear, and concise.
(16-9 points)
Student does a good job demonstrating an understanding of the question. Some required components are included in the response. Some paragraph transitions are present, but response lacks logic and flow throughout. Some sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
(9-1 points)
Analysis
Student does an excellent job analyzing the issue(s) and does not just provide a conclusion or an opinion without explaining the reason for the choice. The analysis is supported by reference(s) to the course material and includes a clear and well defined explanation of the relevant principle(s) or concept(s) from the text.
(16 points)
Student does a great job analyzing the issue(s) and almost fully explains the reasoning for a conclusion or an opinion. Most of the analysis is supported by reference(s) to the course material and includes a fairly clear and well defined explanation of the relevant principle(s) or concept(s) from the text
(16-9 points)
Student does a good job analyzing the issue(s), but needs to further explain the reasoning for a conclusion or an opinion. Some of the analysis is supported by reference(s) to the course material, but further explanation of the relevant principle(s) is necessary
(9-1 points)
Format
Student meets all formatting requirements. Each response is double-spaced in 12pt font and is between one and three paragraphs in length. Responses have no grammar or spelling problems and are well-written. At least 2 sources have been cited to correctly formatted APA citations, with both in-text parenthetical citations and an end-of-text reference list.
(8 points)
Student meets most formatting requirements. Responses are double-spaced in 12pt font and are between one and three paragraphs in length. Responses are have few grammar or spelling problems and are fairly well-written. At least 2 sources have been cited to, but citation is not in correct APA format.
(7-4points)
Student has not substantially complied with formatting requirements. Responses may have major grammar or spelling problems and are not well-written. Student may not have cited to at least 2 sourcesin APA format.
(3-1points)
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