This document contains a rubric for grading case studies that assesses analysis of problems or issues, recommendation of effective solutions, and writing mechanics. It provides descriptors for strong, average, and weak performance in each category and assigns point values from 1 to 3 for a total possible score. The rubric will be used to grade three case studies submitted by students.

1. Name:
Student Number:
Analysis of Problem or Issues Recommendation of Effective Solutions Writing Mechanics (Grammar, sentence
construction, etc)
TOTAL
CASE
Strong (3
points)
Presents an
insightful
and
thorough
analysis of all
identified
issues/probl
ems;
includes all
necessary
calculations
Average (2
points)
Presents a
thorough
analysis
of most of
the issues
identified;
missing some
necessary
calculations.
Weak
(1point)
Presents a
superficial
or
incomplet
e analysis
of some
of the
identified
issues;
omits
necessary
calculatio
ns.
Strong (3
points)
Supports
diagnosis and
opinions with
strong
arguments
and well
documented
evidence;
presents a
balanced and
critical view;
interpretation
is both
reasonable
and objective.
Average (2
points)
Supports
diagnosis and
opinions with
limited
reasoning and
evidence;
presents a
somewhat
one sided
argument;
demonstrates
little
engagement
with ideas
presented.
Weak
(1point)
Little or no
action
suggested
and/or
inappropriat
e solutions
proposed to
the issues in
the case
study.
Strong (3
points)
Demonstrat
es clarity,
conciseness
and
correctness;
formatting
is
appropriate
and writing
is free of
grammar
and spelling
errors.
Average (2
points)
Occasional
grammar or
spelling
errors, but
still a clear
presentatio
n of ideas;
lacks
organizatio
n.
Weak
(1point)
Writing is
unfocused,
rambling,
or contains
serious
errors;
poorly
organized
and does
not follow
specified
guidelines.
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