Case Study Grading Rubric
Case Study Grading Rubric
Case Study Grading Rubric
Total Marks 15
Unacceptable Level 1 Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). Presents an incomplete analysis of the issues identified; Makes little or no connection between the issues identified and the concepts and theories studied; Supports diagnosis and opinions with few reasons and little evidence; argument is onesided and not objective.
Acceptable Level 2 Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s) Presents a superficial analysis of some of the issues; Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between the issues and concepts studied in the reading; Demonstrates limited command of the concepts and theories studied; Supports diagnosis and opinions with limited reasons and evidence; presents a somewhat one-sided argument; .
Good Level 3
Excellent Level 4
Score /10
Demonstrates an Demonstrates an excellent accomplished understanding understanding of the topic(s) and of the topic(s) and issue(s) issue(s) Presents a thorough analysis of most issues identified; Makes appropriate connections between the issues identified and the strategic concepts studied in the reading; Demonstrates good command of the concepts and theories studied; Supports diagnosis and opinions with reasons and evidence; Presents a fairly balanced view; interpretation is both reasonable and objective Use of web sources, accessible references, 3-5 sources Words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are used with sufficient context or explanation. Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all issues identified; Makes appropriate and powerful connections between the issues identified and the strategic concepts studied in the reading; Demonstrates complete command of the concepts and theories studied; Supports diagnosis and opinions with strong arguments and evidence; Presents a balanced and critical view; Interpretation is both reasonable and objective
/50
Resources (5%)
no resources referenced
predominance of recent journals, intext citations match references, good citations, accessible references, 5+ sources Demonstrated appropriate language usage (i.e., avoiding jargon and simplifying complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions.
/5
The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented. several errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and/or sentence structure showing carelessness
The writer makes minimal use of terms but in isolation i.e. insufficient context or explanation
/10
Mechanics (10%)
few or no errors, but sentence no errors and excellent sentence structure could improve structure and fluency
/10
Does not use APA guidelines Reflects incomplete knowledge Uses APA guidelines with of APA guidelines minor violations to cite
/5
Total Marks 15
sources Peer Evaluation (10%) Mean score of your group members evaluation of you /10
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