Case Study Rubric Criteria / Score Distinguished Competent Basic/Pass Poor Failing Content Knowledge 20 18 15 13 0 Case is addressed expansively in reference to assignment instructions, and demonstrates mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the assignment. Case is addressed according to assignment instructions, and demonstrates mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the assignment. Case is addressed according to assignment instructions but does not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the assignment. Case is addressed but does not adhere to assignment instructions and does not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the assignment. Case is not addressed and/or does not adhere to assignment instructions and does not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the assignment. Use of Evidence 10 9 8 6 0 Ideas are supported with evidence and demonstrate a clear understanding of the research and theory behind the topic. Ideas are somewhat supported with evidence to demonstrate a basic understanding of the research and theory behind the topic. Ideas are not fully supported with evidence and demonstrate some confusion about the research and theory that support the case study topic. Ideas are not fully supported with evidence and lack understanding of the research and theory behind the topic. Ideas are not supported with evidence. Writing 10 9 8 6 0 Assignment is well written and well organized. Mechanics (spelling and punctuation) and grammar are excellent. Assignment is well written and well organized and contains few minor errors in mechanics and/or grammar. Assignment is well written and well organized but contains some minor errors in mechanics and/or grammar. Assignment is not clear and/or lacks organization and/or contains several errors in mechanics and/or grammar. Assignment lacks evidence of clear, organized scholarly writing and needs extensive additional work to meet assignment needs. Standard Writing Style 6 5 4.5 4 0 Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting style. Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting style and contains few minor formatting errors. Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting style but contains some minor formatting errors. Assignment does not provide either in-text citations (where appropriate) or reference sources and/or contains several formatting errors. Timeliness 4 3.5 3 2.5 0 *Students who initiate communication regarding individual circumstances for lateness will be graded at instructor’s discretion. Assignment submitted on time. Assignment submitted one day late. Assignment submitted two days late. Assignment submitted three days late. Assig ...

1. Case Study Rubric
Criteria / Score
Distinguished
Competent
Basic/Pass
Poor
Failing
Content Knowledge
20
18
15
13
0
Case is addressed expansively in reference to assignment
instructions, and demonstrates mastery of the subject matter
appropriate to the assignment.
Case is addressed according to assignment instructions, and
demonstrates mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the
assignment.
Case is addressed according to assignment instructions but does
not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter appropriate to the
assignment.
Case is addressed but does not adhere to assignment instructions
and does not demonstrate mastery of the subject matter
appropriate to the assignment.
Case is not addressed and/or does not adhere to assignment
instructions and does not demonstrate mastery of the subject
matter appropriate to the assignment.
Use of Evidence
10
9
8

2. 6
0
Ideas are supported with evidence and demonstrate a clear
understanding of the research and theory behind the topic.
Ideas are somewhat supported with evidence to demonstrate a
basic understanding of the research and theory behind the topic.
Ideas are not fully supported with evidence and demonstrate
some confusion about the research and theory that support the
case study topic.
Ideas are not fully supported with evidence and lack
understanding of the research and theory behind the topic.
Ideas are not supported with evidence.
Writing
10
9
8
6
0
Assignment is well written and well organized. Mechanics
(spelling and punctuation) and grammar are excellent.
Assignment is well written and well organized and contains few
minor errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
Assignment is well written and well organized but contains
some minor errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
Assignment is not clear and/or lacks organization and/or
contains several errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
Assignment lacks evidence of clear, organized scholarly writing
and needs extensive additional work to meet assignment needs.
Standard Writing Style
6
5
4.5
4

3. 0
Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of
sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting
style.
Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of
sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting
style and contains few minor formatting errors.
Assignment demonstrates appropriate in-text citations of
sources (where appropriate) and references in proper formatting
style but contains some minor formatting errors.
Assignment does not provide either in-text citations (where
appropriate) or reference sources and/or contains several
formatting errors.
Timeliness
4
3.5
3
2.5
0
*Students who initiate communication regarding individual
circumstances for lateness will be graded at instructor’s
discretion.
Assignment submitted on time.
Assignment submitted one day late.
Assignment submitted two days late.
Assignment submitted three days late.
Assignment submitted more than three days late.
Total
50
Case Study Rubric
Criteria / Score

4. Distinguished
Competent
Basic/Pass
Poor
Failing
Content Knowledge
20
18
15
13
0
Case is
addressed
expansively in reference
to assignment
instructions, and
demonstrates mastery
of the subject matter
appropriate to the
assignment.

5. Case
is addressed
according to
assignment
instructions, and
demonstrates
mastery of the
subject matter
appropriat
e to the
assignment.
Case
is addressed
according to
assignment
instructions but does
not demonstrate
mastery of the subject
matter appropriate to
the assignment.
Case
is addressed but
does not adhere to
assignment instructions
and does not
demonstrate mast
ery of
the subject matter
appropriate to the
assignment.

6. Case
is not addressed and/or
does not adhere to assignment
instructions and does not
demonstrate mastery of the
subject matter appropriate to
the assignment
.
Use of Evidence
10
9
8
6
0
Ideas are
supported
with evidence and
demonstrate a clear
understanding of the
research and theory
behind the topic.
Ideas are somewhat
supported with
evidence to
demonstrate a basic
understanding of the

7. research and theory
behind the topic.
Ideas are not fully
supp
orted with
evidence and
demonstrate some
confusion about the
research and theory
that support the case
study topic.
Ideas are not fully
supported with
evidence and lack
understanding of the
research and theory
behind the topic.
Ideas are not supported with
evidence.
Writing
10
9
8
6
0

8. Assignment is well
written and well
organized. Mechanics
(spelling and
punctuation) and
grammar are excellent.
Assignment is well
written and well
organized and
contains few minor
errors in mechanics
and/or grammar.
Assignment is well
written and well
organized but
contains some minor
errors in mechanics
and/or grammar.
Assignment is not clear
and/or lacks
organization and/or
contains several errors
in mechanics and/or
grammar.
Assignment lacks evidence of
clear, orga
nized scholarly writing
and needs extensive additional
work to meet assignment needs.

9. Standard Writing Style
6
5
4.5
4
0
Assignment
demonstrates
appropriate in
-
text
citations of sources
Assignment
demonstrates
appropriate in
-
text
citations of sources
Assignment
demonstrates
appropriate in
-
text
citations of sources
Assignment does not
provide either in
-
text
citations (where

10. appropriate) or
Case Study Rubric
Criteria / Score
Distinguished Competent Basic/Pass Poor Failing
Content Knowledge 20 18 15 13 0
Case is addressed
expansively in reference
to assignment
instructions, and
demonstrates mastery
of the subject matter
appropriate to the
assignment.
Case is addressed
according to
assignment
instructions, and
demonstrates
mastery of the
subject matter
appropriate to the
assignment.
Case is addressed
according to
assignment
instructions but does
not demonstrate
mastery of the subject
matter appropriate to
the assignment.
Case is addressed but
does not adhere to
assignment instructions
and does not
demonstrate mastery of

11. the subject matter
appropriate to the
assignment.
Case is not addressed and/or
does not adhere to assignment
instructions and does not
demonstrate mastery of the
subject matter appropriate to
the assignment.
Use of Evidence 10 9 8 6 0
Ideas are supported
with evidence and
demonstrate a clear
understanding of the
research and theory
behind the topic.
Ideas are somewhat
supported with
evidence to
demonstrate a basic
understanding of the
research and theory
behind the topic.
Ideas are not fully
supported with
evidence and
demonstrate some
confusion about the
research and theory
that support the case
study topic.
Ideas are not fully
supported with
evidence and lack
understanding of the
research and theory

12. behind the topic.
Ideas are not supported with
evidence.
Writing 10 9 8 6 0
Assignment is well
written and well
organized. Mechanics
(spelling and
punctuation) and
grammar are excellent.
Assignment is well
written and well
organized and
contains few minor
errors in mechanics
and/or grammar.
Assignment is well
written and well
organized but
contains some minor
errors in mechanics
and/or grammar.
Assignment is not clear
and/or lacks
organization and/or
contains several errors
in mechanics and/or
grammar.
Assignment lacks evidence of
clear, organized scholarly writing
and needs extensive additional
work to meet assignment needs.
Standard Writing Style 6 5 4.5 4 0
Assignment
demonstrates

13. appropriate in-text
citations of sources
Assignment
demonstrates
appropriate in-text
citations of sources
Assignment
demonstrates
appropriate in-text
citations of sources
Assignment does not
provide either in-text
citations (where
appropriate) or