INF220 Grading Rubric Assignment: Network Design Instructions In a two-page APA formatted paper, provide analysis answering the following: Network design is a key business decision as well as a technological decision. Why? Provide an example of a company you believe has a good network design, providing supporting rationale on why that network is effective and what types of business decisions or reports can be made from its utility. Grading Criteria Network design 8 percent Content Criteria Weight The paper addresses the question: Network design is a key business decision as well as a technological decision. Why? 2 The paper provides an example of a company you believe has a good network design. 2 The paper provides supporting rationale on why that particular network is effective and what types of business decisions or reports can be made from its utility. 2 Writing Skills Sentences are complete, clear and concise. .5 Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. .5 Research Criteria Uses research found within the Ashford Online Library to include a minimum of two sources. .5 Style Criteria Must be 2 pages double spaced in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved style guide. .5 MON WED FRI Week 8 : 10/14 - 10/18 Questionnaires Due Field Day - no class meetingIM Due on Turn It In Week 9 : 10/21 - 10/25 Lab Peer Review Group Analysis DayIM Due on Turn It In Week 10 : 10/28 - 11/1 Group Presentations - RD Due on Turn It In Week 11 : 11/4 - 11/8 WPA prep WPA prep MIDTERM Week 12 : 11/11 - 11/15 X IMRD Due The readings from this unit have dealt with Corporate America. You have already chosen a topic related to this issue. Write a report on this topic based on the findings you have gathered through your original research. The original research consists of the results of the questionnaire that you and your group have developed. You will use the responses gathered from your questionnaire to explore this topic. You will also compare your results with relevant sources and discuss any similarities or differences with current findings. This essay will be an IMRD paper written in APA format. Accordingly, you should have the following sections in your paper: introduction, methods, results, and discussion. You will also be using graphs, charts, or tables to display the results of your original research. Your results section should contain 2-3 graphs, charts, or tables (at least one graph) along with a paragraph describing the data presented in each. You will need to read and integrate into your paper at least 3 sources. You may use up to two articles from our textbook as two of these sources, but you will need to find one, two or three sources through the library or on your own. As usual in an APA formatted paper, cite all outside sources and include a reference page as well as a title p.

1. INF220 Grading Rubric
Assignment: Network Design
Instructions
In a two-page APA formatted paper, provide analysis answering
the following: Network design is a key business decision
as well as a technological decision. Why? Provide an example
of a company you believe has a good network design,
providing supporting rationale on why that network is effective
and what types of business decisions or reports can be
made from its utility.
Grading Criteria
Network design
8 percent
Content Criteria Weight
The paper addresses the question:
Network design is a key business decision as well as a
technological decision. Why?
2
The paper provides an example of a company you believe has a
good network design. 2
The paper provides supporting rationale on why that particular
network is effective and what
types of business decisions or reports can be made from its
utility.

2. 2
Writing Skills
Sentences are complete, clear and concise. .5
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical and
maintain the flow throughout the paper. .5
Research Criteria
Uses research found within the Ashford Online Library to
include a minimum of two sources. .5
Style Criteria
Must be 2 pages double spaced in length and formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the
approved style guide.
.5
MON WED FRI
Week 8 : 10/14 - 10/18 Questionnaires Due Field Day - no class
meetingIM Due on Turn It In
Week 9 : 10/21 - 10/25 Lab Peer Review Group Analysis DayIM
Due on Turn It In
Week 10 : 10/28 - 11/1 Group Presentations - RD Due on Turn
It In

3. Week 11 : 11/4 - 11/8 WPA prep WPA prep MIDTERM
Week 12 : 11/11 - 11/15 X IMRD Due
The readings from this unit have dealt with Corporate America.
You have already chosen a topic related to this issue.
Write a report on this topic based on the findings you have
gathered through your original research. The original
research consists of the results of the questionnaire that you and
your group have developed. You will use the responses
gathered from your questionnaire to explore this topic. You
will also compare your results with relevant sources and
discuss any similarities or differences with current findings.
This essay will be an IMRD paper written in APA format.
Accordingly, you should have the following sections in your
paper: introduction, methods, results, and discussion. You will
also be using graphs, charts, or tables to display the
results of your original research. Your results section should
contain 2-3 graphs, charts, or tables (at least one graph)
along with a paragraph describing the data presented in each.
You will need to read and integrate into your paper at least 3
sources. You may use up to two articles from our textbook
as two of these sources, but you will need to find one, two or
three sources through the library or on your own. As
usual in an APA formatted paper, cite all outside sources and
include a reference page as well as a title page. This paper
should be about 6-8 pages excluding your references page.
GRADING RUBRIC Revisions 150 pts
Response to Prompt
responds clearly and completely to the prompt
clearly focused on an aspect of corporate American throughout

4. approached the topic in an objective, non-judgmental manner
/20
Content
addresses all aspects of each section (I M R D) /45
Use of Readings
incorporated readings or outside sources into the essay
sources are relevant and have been reported accurately
appropriate summary, paraphrasing & (when necessary) direct
quoting
/20
Organization
Follows IMRD Format
Clear and logical paragraph organization within each section
Fully developed paragraphs
/30
Language
Grammar, word choice, academic tone and sentence variety /25
Format
Appropriate Citations (APA) and paper format /10
Original Research
Introduction :
• Provides background information on topic.

5. • Creates reader’s interest into the topic; explains how
important the topic is
• Provides reader with enough information to understand the
paper; provides definitions for key terms
• Discusses previous studies done on the topic; tell what is
known about the topic
• Discusses what is not known about the topic
• States the goal of the experiment or research that was
conducted-this is often in the form of a research question or
hypothesis
• Often will indicate the results of the study and whether the
research questions were answered or the hypothesis
confirmed (this is optional).
Methodology :
• Gives details on exactly how the experiment or research was
conducted.
• describes any participants that were involved
• describes any equipment that was used
• outlines questions asked in survey/questionnaire,
how were they asked?
• describes the methods used to collect data
• describes the procedure used to carry out the
experiment
• describes the rational (reasons why) the experiment was

6. conducted in this way.
• describes why the particular questions were asked and
why they were asked in a particular way
Results :
• Gives the results of the experiment or research
• does not explain or evaluate results with respect to the
hypothesis
• Goes from general results to more specific
• is clearly and logically organized
• contains figures (graphs, charts, or tables)
• explains where interesting data can be found
Discussion :
• Results are analyzed/evaluated with respect to the research
questions or hypothesis
• provides a clear answer as to whether the results
answered the research questions or confirmed the
hypothesis
• considers the causes of the results
• analyzes and explains unusual results
• Compares/relates the results to previous studies
• Discusses problems with or limitations of the study
• suggests/recommends further research on the topic
Intro to Corporate America:

7. Criticisms, Social Responsibility
Key Terms (externality)
Key Arguments (profit-focused)
What are you trying to find out?
Perceptions of SDSU students or
student habits and how they relate to
the information you provided in your
introduction
What do you expect to find out?
How did you find out the
information from above?
be specific
What did you find out?
general to more specific results
-clear and logical-
What does it mean?
Analyze and Explain your results
Address your hypothesis
Connect your results to the ‘big
picture’ stuff you discussed in your
introduction: Corporate Criticism,
Corporate Personality, Social
Responsibility, Consumer Behavior,

8. etc.
Survey
1, Are you : A, male B, Female
2, which grade level are you in?
A, Freshmen B, Sophomore C, Junior D, Senior E,
Graduate
3, What is your current major at San Diego State University?
A, Business B, Science C,Nursing D, Psychology E,Other
_________________
4, How often do you buy coffee from coffee shops?
A, Everyday B,2-5 times per week C, less than one time a
week D, never
5, Whats your favorite drink at starbucks
____________________
5b, Does that drink contain any coffee?
A, yes B, No
6, Do you prefer to buy coffee at Starbucks or other local coffee
shops?
A, Starbucks B, Local coffee shops
7, If you answered “Starbucks” to question 6, why do you prefer
to buy coffee at Starbucks?
A, Price B, Services C, Good product D, Environment E,

9. Brand loyalty
F, Good corp. policies G, Others__________________
8, If you answered “Local coffee shops” to question 6, why do
you not like to consume coffee at Starbucks?
A, Price B, Services C, Bad product D, location E, Brand
Opposition
F, Others_________________
For the following questions, circle the choice that best applies
to you.
9,-Starbucks is a responsible corporate in our community.
Completely agree partially agree not sure partially disagree
completely disagree
1 2 3 4
5
10,I consider myself to be knowledgeable about Starbucks’s
corporate practice.
Completely agree partially agree not sure partially disagree
completely disagree
1 2 3 4
5
Notice:
- The author starts out very GENERAL about the Internet (think
of the hourglass example we discuss in class). Then, the author
moves to more specific information about the controversial
TOPIC of downloading information from the internet.

10. - The author writes, "Throughout the last years, a lot of studies
have investigated..." This indicates that the author is
SITUATING his/her research. The author uses only one outside
source to describe the similar research. I would prefer that you
use more than one source. In the past, good papers have found
outside sources (not from our book) on their specific topic. For
example, one group studied Starbucks, so they looked up
another study that also researched Starbucks' consumer
perceptions of the corporations. You can also use any of the
studies from our unit (from our book) to situate your research.
- The author explains why their topic is important to study and
then writes, "Thus, we will try to figure out..." This indicates
her research question. You can write this in a more academic
way, but it is a good example of introducing your research
question.
- "It would be justified to assume..." is a normal sentence starter
to introduce a hypothesis in an academic paper. You may use
this sentence started to introduce your hypothesis as well if
you'd like.
- Notice in the Methods section that there is NOT A LIST of the
author's questions. The author describes her questions: "Most of
the questions were asking for personal opinions..."
- The author also JUSTIFIES the research conducted throughout
the methods section by explaining why each step was taken
during the research process.
- The author uses both PASSIVE and active throughout the
section. Please pay attention to your use of the passive as you
write your Methods section.
Remember to include a greeting at the top of your questionnaire
that assures anonymity and thanks the student for participating.
These are both very important in ethical research. You must tell

11. the participants that their identity is secret or anonymous. Also,
it is very important to thank every participant and show your
appreciation.