Business Case

Grading Rubric (Please attach a copy of this to ALL of your Journals and Memos)

Dimensions Excellent

(35-40 points on reflection papers, 90-100 on memos) Good

(30-35 points on reflection papers, 80-89 on memos) Average

(20-30 points on reflection papers, 70-79 on memos) Below Average

(10-20 points on reflection papers, 60-69 on memos) Failing

(0-10 points on reflection papers, below 60 points on critical response papers)

Intellectual Understanding: how well the student understands the concepts employed in the discussion.

Goes beyond the requirements of the assignment;

Demonstrates a thorough and nuanced understanding of the concept(s) being discussed which reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. It considers multiple perspectives when appropriate Meets the requirements of the assignment fully;

Demonstrates a good understanding of the concept(s) being discussed. Fewer connections are made between ideas, and The entry reflects moderate engagement with the topic Meets the basic requirements of the assignment;

Demonstrates some understanding of the concept(s), or actively grappling with concepts to make meaning of them Student did not address the task of the assignment

The paper is not turned in or does not meet the general requirements of the assignment including timely submission and page length

Creativity: how much the student is able to extend, modify, or elaborate the concepts employed.

Exhibits an original, clear, and insightful perspective Focused with a specific and clear purpose. Able to describe and apply the concepts. Though new insights are offered, they are not fully developed Has some organization. Paper is mostly description or summary, without consideration of alternative perspectives, and few connections are made between ideas Generates text without much connection to the assignment

The paper offers no elaboration of concepts

Validity: how well the student uses descriptive data or information to illustrate the concepts and or points being made. This involves the ability to integrate theory and observation of experiential data. Includes rich and vivid details that do not feel extraneous or overbearing Uses concrete and specific details that address almost all reader questions Uses some concrete and specific details The paper is unfocused, or simply rehashes or paraphrases the readings or discussions, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. Uses little or no detail or support

Perceptiveness: