Criteria
Level 4 – Excellent
Level 3 – Proficient
Level 2 – Developing
Level 1 – Emerging
Criterion Score
Assignment-Driven Criteria
23 points
Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
20 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
18 points
Demonstrates partial proficiency covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
14 points
Demonstrates limited or poor proficiency covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
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Critical Thinking
9 points
Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem. Multiple information sources, expert opinion, and assumptions are analyzed, synthesized, and critically evaluated. Logically consistent conclusions are presented with appropriate rationale.
8 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency conceptualizing the problem. Information sources and viewpoints of experts are proficiently analyzed and evaluated. Assumptions are clearly stated and supported, but may not be questioned. Conclusions are logical, but may be somewhat disconnected from the analysis.
7 points
Demonstrates partial proficiency conceptualizing the problem. Information sources and viewpoints of experts are stated, but not necessarily synthesized, or critically evaluated. Assumptions are stated but not supported. Conclusions may be logical, but are not connected to or supported by the preceding analysis.
6 points
Demonstrates limited or poor proficiency conceptualizing the problem. Information sources and viewpoints of experts are either absent or poorly analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated. Assumptions are implied, but not clearly stated. Conclusions are either absent or poorly conceived and unsupported.
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Business Writing
4 points
Demonstrates mastery in written communication and a skilled, knowledgeable, and error-free presentation to an appropriately specialized audience.
3 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency in written communication with a well-organized presentation to an appropriately specialized audience.
2 points
Demonstrate partial proficiency in written communication with few grammatical or syntax errors, but may lack headings or be pitched at the wrong audience.
1 point
Demonstrates limited or poor ability to write clearly, and uses poor grammar and syntax. Text may be disorganized and rambling.
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Effective Use of Information
6 points
Demonstrates mastery in locating relevant and quality sources of information, using strong and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the whole work.
5 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency in retrieving information, and in using appropriate and relevant content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic. Few arguments left unsupported.
4 points
Demonstrates partial proficiency to retrieve information, but may not be able to discriminate quality. Uses relevant content to partially support ideas, but leaves many arguments unsupported. May use immaterial or disparate content in an attempt to support arguments.
3 points
Demonstrates inability to retrieve information, or use appropriate or relevant content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic and shape the whole work. Makes unsupported arguments and assertions.
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Citing Sources
3 points
Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations of sources, proper format for quotations, and correctly format full source information in the reference list using APA style (bibliography).
2 points
Demonstrates considerable proficiency using of in-text citations of sources, proper format for quotations, and provides sufficient source information in the reference list, though not in APA format (bibliography).
1 point
Demonstrates occasional use of in-text citations of sources and provides partial reference information, such as a URL or web link
(bibliography).
0 points
Demonstrates inability to cite sources or provide a reference list (bibliography).
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Timeliness
5 points
Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.
3 points
Assignment submitted 1-2 days after module due date.
2 points
Assignment submitted 3-4 days after module due date.
0 points
Assignment submitted 5 or more days after module due date.
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