TIM 685 Strategic Planning – Written Assignment Rubric – This rubric applies to ChapterCase papers, short papers, and the final exam.
Grading Criteria
Percentage
100 – 90 % (A)
89 – 80 % (B)
79 – 70 % (C)
69 – 60 % (D)
0 Points (F)
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
40
Assignment demonstrates excellent use of various critical thinking standards and concepts. Ideas are original and thoughtful. These may include proper use of logic, reasoning and the posing of well-considered questions.
Assignment makes very good use of critical thinking skills. Ideas are mostly thoughtful.
These may include proper use of logic, reasoning and the posing of well-considered questions.
Assignment makes only somewhat limited use of critical thinking skills.
Assignment mainly restates concepts and ideas of others without applying critical thinking skills.
Not submitted.
Content, Development, and Support of Ideas
30
Content is very comprehensive and supported by detailed references to lectures and assigned readings.
Thoroughly evaluates the impact, creativity, and value of the subject.
Content is comprehensive and supported by some references to lectures and assigned readings.
Major points are generally stated and supported.
Evaluates the impact, creativity, and value of the subject.
Content is somewhat comprehensive.
Not supported by references to readings and lectures.
Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Level of impact, creativity, and value of the subject is not communicated thoroughly.
Content is incomplete.
No quotes are used.
Nothing more than short summary of content.
Not submitted.
Organization and Formatting
15
Appropriate tool is used (e.g., submitted as a Word document with a clearly labeled file name). The organization is very clear and easy to follow.
Where appropriate, the assignment contains all of the key elements (e.g., title page, appropriate sub-headings).
Appropriate tool is used (submitted as a Word document with a clearly labeled file name). The organization is mostly clear and easy to follow.
Where appropriate, the assignment contains most of the key elements (e.g., title page, appropriate subheading headings)
Appropriate tool is used (submitted as a Word document). The organization is a bit challenging to follow.
Where appropriate, the assignment contains most of the key elements (e.g. title page, appropriate subheadings).
Inappropriate tool used; organization and structure detract from the message.
Not submitted.
Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Spelling
15
Sentences are structured correctly.
There are no grammatical or spelling errors.
Sentences are structured correctly.
There are no more than 5 grammatical or spelling errors.
Sentences are generally structured correctly.
There are between 6 and 10 grammatical or spelling errors.
There are more than 10 grammatical or spelling errors.
Not submitted.