Case Study Grading Rubric Undergraduate Percentage Scale: 0.00 – 57.49% 57.50 – 76.24% 76.25 - 93.74% 93.75 - 100% Undergraduate Scaled Score: 0.0 – 0.6 0.7 – 2.1 2.2 - 3.5 3.6 - 4.0 % Below Standard Approaching Standard At Standard Exceeds Standard Clear explanation the issues • The problems, scope, and seriousness was clearly identified in the discussions. • There was a well focused diagnosis of the issue and key problems that demonstrated a good grasp of the situation and issues. • Contains an effective summary that reflects efforts to research the matter. 20% Shows little understanding of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and issues. Summary missing or poorly constructed Shows some understanding of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and issues. Summary inadequate Shows adequate knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and issues. Summary adequate Shows superior knowledge of the issues, key problems, and the present situation and issues. Effective Summary Valid arguments or recommendations with relevant supportive detail Logically organized, key points, key arguments or recommendations. Critical issues and key problems were identified and clearly analyzed and supported. 20% Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were poorly identified, analyzed, and supported. Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were not clearly identified, analyzed, and supported. Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were partially identified, analyzed, and supported. Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were clearly identified, analyzed, and supported. Appropriate analysis, evaluation, and synthesis There was complete data on which to base a thorough analysis Key drivers underlying the issues were identified. Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were clearly presented and supported in a literate and effective manner. 20% Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues inadequate. Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were not identified. Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were partially identified Analysis of key change drivers and the underlying the issues were clearly identified Conclusions and recommendations are congruent with the issue and analysis Specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided. Specific data, facts, and sources were referred to when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions. Recommendations and conclusions were presented and supported in a literate and effective manner. 20% Effective recommendations and/or plans of action not provided. Specific data or facts necessary to support the analysis and conclusions was not provided. Effective recommendations and/or plans of action inadequate. Specific data or facts were not referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions. Effective recommendations and/or plans of action were partially provided. Specific data or facts were occasionally referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions. Effective recommendations, solutions, and/or plans of action were provided. Specific data or facts were referred when necessary to support the analysis and conclusions. Proper organization, professional writing, and logical flow of analysis. APA formatting Paper was professionally presented and included a title page, references, and internal formatting. The paper was logically organized and easy to read. Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, 3rd person objective view, professional writing, and syntax. References and citations were utilized and presented using APA guidelines. 20% Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs significant improvement. And/or Paper was not professionally presented; and or The paper was difficult to read or was poorly organized; and or Citations and references were missing or very incomplete. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax needs improvement; and or Paper presentation, or flow needs improvement; Citations and references utilized but did not closely align with APA formatting guidelines. Adequate grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax; and or Paper fairly well organized and professionally presented; and or Citations and references utilized but not entirely consistent with APA standards. Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, professional writing, and syntax; and or Paper was well organized and very easy to read; and APA formatting used consistently with citations and references.