Case Study Grading Rubric
Points:
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Below Standard
Approaching Standard
At Standard
Exceeds Standard
Clarity of problem statement and introduction
• A concise introduction is included that provides the reader with a preview of the organization of the paper and clearly states the topic of the case study.
20%
Introductory paragraphs missing or poorly constructed
Introduction provides little or no preview of the organization of the paper or the topic of the case study
Introduction provides an adequate preview of the organization of the paper and the topic of the case study
Introduction provides a concise and effective preview of the organization of the paper and the topic of the case study
Critical thinking using economic principles
Key points and arguments in the body of the paper demonstrate critical thinking using economic concepts learned in class.
At least one graph or table is included as a part of the presentation.
40%
Key points and arguments demonstrate little understanding of basic economic concepts.
No graph or table is included.
Key points and arguments demonstrate some understanding of basic economic concepts.
No graph or table is included.
Key points and arguments demonstrate some understanding of basic economic concepts.
At least one graph or table is included.
Key points and arguments demonstrate superior understanding of basic economic concepts.
At least one graph or table is included.
Conclusion and applications to your life
Case study includes a clear summary and conclusion, including a brief statement reflecting on what you feel you have learned from the assignment and how that learning may be applied to your life or work going forward.
10%
No conclusion or statement of learning included.
Summary/conclusion and statement of learning unclear or poorly worded.
Summary/conclusion and statement of learning included but needs improvement.
Summary/conclusion and statement of learning concise and clearly written.
Effective writing
Case study is clearly organized and logically presented. Writing includes proper grammar, spelling and punctuation (including verb agreement and complete sentences).
20%
Arguments presented in case study are poorly organized and difficult to follow. Writing includes errors in grammar and spelling.
Arguments presented in case study are poorly organized and difficult to follow, but writing includes few errors in grammar and spelling.
Arguments presented in case study are well organized and easy to follow but writing includes errors in grammar and spelling.
Arguments presented in case study are well organized and easy to follow. Writing includes few errors in grammar and spelling.
Use of APA style in reference list and in-text citations
All facts, figures and direct quotes are properly cited using APA format in-text citations.
APA format sources are provided for all tables and figures.
A reference list using APA format is included with at least three sources.
10%
No in-text citations are used for facts, figures or direct quotes.
No APA format sources are provided for tables and figures.
No reference list is included.
APA format in-text citations are missing for many facts and figures or direct quotes.
APA format sources are missing for tables and figures.
A reference list using APA format is included with fewer than three sources.
Some facts and figures and direct quotes are not properly cited using APA format in-text citations.
APA format sources are missing for some tables and figures.
A reference list using APA format is included with fewer than three sources.
All facts and figures and direct quotes are properly cited using APA format in-text citations.
APA format sources are provided for all tables and figures.
A reference list using APA format is included with at least three sources.
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