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MSHCM Writing Assessment Final Project HCM 570

MSHCM Writing Assessment

Rubric Code: W92B65

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Subject: Health

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Graduate

Criteria
	Not Meeting Expectations (N/A)	Approaching Expectations (N/A)	Meeting Expectations (N/A)	Exceeding Expectations (N/A)
Thesis/Focus: Originality	Not Meeting Expectations Thesis is missing 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations Thesis may be obvious or unimaginative 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations Thesis is somewhat orginal 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations Theses develops fresh insight that challenges the reader's thinking 16-20 pts
Thesis/Focus: Clarity	Not Meeting Expectations -Reader cannot determine thesis & purpose OR thesis has no relation to the writing task -Paper lacks focus and/or discernible thesis 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Thesis and purpose are somewhat vague OR only loosely related to the writing task -Some intelligible ideas, but thesis is weak, unclear, or too broad 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Identifiable thesis representing adequate understanding of the assigned topic; minimal irrelevant material 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Clear, narrow thesis representing full understanding of the assignment; every word counts 16-20 pts
Organization	Not Meeting Expectations -Organization is missing both overall and within paragraphs. Introduction and conclusion may be lacking or illogical. 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Organization, overall and/or within paragraphs, is formulaic or occassionally lacking in coherence; few evidendt transitions. Introduction and conclusion may lack logic. 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Few organizational problems on any of the 3 levels (overall, paragraph, transitions). Introduction and conclusion are effectively related to the whole. 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Orgainzation is logical and appropriate to assignment; paragraphs are well-developed and appropriately divided; ideas linked with smooth and effective transitions. Introduction and conclusion are effectively related to the whole. 16-20 pts
Support/Reasoning (a) Ideas (b) Details	Not Meeting Expectations -Shows minimal engagement with the topic, failing to recognize multiple dimensions/perspectives; lacking even basic observations -Little to no evidence 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Details are too general, not interpreted, irrevelevant to thesis, or inappropriately repetitive -Shows some engagement with the topic without elaboration; offers basic observations but rarely original insight 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Demonstrates engagement with the topic, recognizing multiple dimensions and/or perspectives; offers some insight -Evidence accurate, well documented, and relevant, but not complete, well integrated, and/or appropriate for the purpose of the essay 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Evidence is relevant, accurate, complete, well integrated, well documented , and appropriate for the purpose of the essay -Demonstrates engagement with topic, recognizing multiple dimensions and/or perspectives with elaboration and depth; offers considerable insight 16-20 pts
Quality of Writing/Grammar	Not Meeting Expectations -Major grammatical and/or writing errors that make the paper difficult to read and understand -Multiple spelling errors and/or errors in puntuation or capitalization -Does not flow and is very disjointed with no overall structure or transitions 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Does not include first-person language -Correct word choice -Some spelling errors and punctuation or capitalization errors -Other multiple but minor grammatical errors -Paper does not flow and jumps from topic to topic or sentence to sentence without connecting ideas 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Style mostly consistent and appropriate for formal writing -Fairly effective word choice -Very few spelling errors and punctuation or capitalization errors -Meets most formal writing requirement -Paper mostly flows but may have a couple awkward transitions 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Sophisticated and precise word choice -No errors in agreement or tense -No punctuation or capitalization errors -Writing flows well from sentence to sentence and section to section 16-20 pts
Formatting Requirements & APA Style Following the general & APA formatting requirements	Not Meeting Expectations -Missing multiple APA formatting requirements and/or not using APA format & structure -Failed to cite sources due to incorrect citation 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Missing one or more of the APA formatting requirements -Not all sources properly cited in both paper & reference list -Multiple errors in citation format 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Minor errors in required APA sections, citations or other APA formatting -All sources cited in both paper and bibliography 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Follows APA formatting guidelines -Includes running header -Includes required APA paper sections (i.e. Title page, Abstract, Discussion, Reference list...) -All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography. 16-20 pts
Use of Sources/Documentation	Not Meeting Expectations -Neglects important sources-Overuse of quotations or paraphrase to substitute writer's own ideas (possible uses source material without acknowledgement) 0-5 pts	Approaching Expectations -Quotations & paraphrases may be too long and /or inconsistently referenced 6-10 pts	Meeting Expectations -Uses sources to support extend, and inform, but not substitute writer's own development of idea. 11-15 pts	Exceeding Expectations -Combines material from a varitey of sources, including peers, observation, scientific data, authoritative testimony -Doesn't overuse quotes 16-20 pts
Company Introduction Owners Nature of Business Statement of Financing Needed Statement of Confidentiality of Report	Not Meeting Expectations -Neglects all relevant information -No statement of confidentiality	Approaching Expectations -Presents some relevant information, but lacking portions of company introduction	Meeting Expectations -States most relevant information regarding comapany, with minor portions left out	Exceeding Expectations -Completely states all relevant information
Executive Summary Background	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Industry Analysis Outlook & Trends Analysis of Competitors Market Segmentation Industry & Market Forecasts	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Description of Venture	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Operations Plan Hours of operation	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Marketing Plan Goals 4 P's	Not Meeting Expectations -Missing all sections of marketing plan -No product forecasts and controls -No clear understanding of marketing plan	Approaching Expectations -Not clearly defined goals, -Missing some of the 4 P's -Missing major sections of the marketing plan	Meeting Expectations -Demonstrates goals, however, missing minor sections of the marketing plan	Exceeding Expectations -Clearly defined goals -4 P's of marketing -Complete understanding of the marketing plan to include product forecasts and controls
Organizational Plan Form of Ownership Organizational structures/roles & responsibilities	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Assessment of Risk SWOT Contingency plans	Not Meeting Expectations -Missing all aspects of SWOT analysis -Lacking contingency plan, missing	Approaching Expectations -Missing some aspects of SWOT analysis -Partial contingency plan, however not clearly defined	Meeting Expectations -Demonstrates most of SWOTanalysis -Has mostly defined contingency plan, with minor details left out	Exceeding Expectations -Demonstrates all aspects of SWOT analysis -Clearly defined contingency plan
Financial Plan Assumptions Start-up costs Pro-forma income statement Cash flow projections Pro-forma balance sheet Break even analysis	Not Meeting Expectations -Missing all aspects of financial plan -No Break even analysis clearly shown with tables and figures -Missing all detail of pro forma balance sheet and income statement, start-up costs	Approaching Expectations -Demonstrates some aspects of financial plan -Break even analysis not clearly shown with tables and figures -Some detail of pro forma balance sheet and income statement, start-up costs, however, missing a lot of data	Meeting Expectations -Demonstrates most aspects of financial plan -Break even analysis clearly shown with tables and figures, minor mistakes -Complete detail of pro forma balance sheet and income statement, start-up costs, however, missing some data	Exceeding Expectations -Demonstrates all aspects of financial plan -Break even analysis clearly shown with tables and figures -Complete detail of pro forma balance sheet and income statement, start-up costs
Totals:	Not Meeting Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations

Subjects:

Health

Types:

Writing

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