Posted: February 1st, 2015
Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements
Due Date
The paper is due at the end of Module 7 (However, various parts of the paper should be completed during the term).
Assignment: You are required to construct a case study/research paper during the course of the semester. The primary purpose of the paper is to:
Goal: Construct a case study/research paper that examines a firm in the U.S. from a microeconomic standpoint and provide suggestions based on your findings.
NOTE: Be sure to break your paper into the following sections with headings:
Paper Requirements:
Critical Elements | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Not Evident | Value |
Introduction | The introduction emphasizes the importance of the paper, states the main topic, and clearly previews the structure of the paper.
(9-10) |
The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
(8) |
The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper. Main idea not clearly defined.
(7) |
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
(0-6) |
10 |
Writing
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The paper uses proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and writing style.
(9-10) |
The paper attempts proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and writing style, but contains several minor errors.
(8) |
The paper attempts proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and writing style, but contains numerous minor errors.
(7) |
The paper does not follow proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and writing style at all.
(0-6) |
10 |
Content | The paper clearly makes a significant claim and effectively describes the findings and suggestions.
(36-40) |
The paper presents a solid topic and adequately describes the findings and suggestions.
(32-35) |
The paper topic is weak and/or underdeveloped. Description not necessarily clear or relevant.
(28-31) |
The paper topic is unclear. There is limited use of any relevant supporting description.
(0-27) |
40 |
Conclusion | The paper conclusion is strong, clear, and concise. The conclusion thoroughly summarizes the ideas in the paper and emphasizes the importance of the issue.
(9-10) |
The paper conclusion is well organized. The conclusion summarizes some of the ideas in the paper and attempts to emphasize the importance of the topic.
(8) |
The paper conclusion vaguely discusses the topic, but does not clearly summarize the ideas and importance of the paper.
(7) |
There is no clear conclusion. Summary and emphasis of the importance of the topic are non-existent.
(0-6) |
10 |
References | Effective and appropriate use of sources. Sources are properly cited in the text and documented in the reference page.
(27-30) |
Adequate use of sources. Sources are properly cited in the text and documented in the reference page.
(24-26) |
While sources are used, they are not always appropriate or relevant. More sources would be helpful. Sources are cited in the text and documented in the reference page.
(21-23) |
No use of appropriate sources. Sources are not properly cited in the text or documented in the reference page.
(0-20) |
30 |
Earned Total:
Comments: |
100 |
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