This document serves as an assignment grading rubric for a group project focusing on policy argumentation and implementation within an MBA course. It outlines content, writing standards, and specific elements required for a successful submission, including the need for scholarly sources and APA formatting. Instructors are instructed on how to score the submissions based on various criteria, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, organizational competencies, and teamwork.

1. Assignment RubricUnit 6 assignment grading rubric.
Instructors: Enter total available points in cell H2, and values
between 0 and 4 in the yellow cells in the Score column.
Total available points =275Content
RubricIntroductoryEmergentPracticedProficient/MasteredScore
WeightFinal Score0 - 1.92 - 2.93 - 3.94Professional in
appearance and tone. The assignment does not address any or all
of this section. The assignment contains some information on
this area of focus, but needs more clarity. Topic needs to be
developed more thoroughly. Entry well-constructed and
demonstrated basic connection to the course materials, the
required topic and/or upper-level thinking (application or
analysis). Group project demonstrates substantial integration of
course materials and/or use of upper level thinking (legal
synthesis of malpractice case). 10%0.00Reflects thoughtful
and meaningful application of the policy argument.The
assignment does not address any or all of this section. The
assignment contains some information on this area of focus, but
needs more clarity. Topic needs to be developed more
thoroughly. Entry well-constructed and demonstrated basic
connection to the course materials, the required topic and/or
upper-level thinking (application or analysis). Group project
demonstrates substantial integration of course materials and/or
use of upper level thinking (legal synthesis of malpractice
case). 10%0.00Proposition of Policy: declares that a certain
policy should or should not be created. The assignment does not
address any or all of this section. The assignment contains some
information on this area of focus, but needs more clarity. Topic
needs to be developed more thoroughly. Entry well-constructed
and demonstrated basic connection to the course materials, the
required topic and/or upper-level thinking (application or
analysis). Group project demonstrates substantial integration of
course materials and/or use of upper level thinking (legal
synthesis of malpractice case). 10%0.00Create a convincing

2. argument based on research of the topic. Makes an evaluation or
judgment about the issue based on criteria that has been
researched. The assignment does not address any or all of this
section. The assignment contains some information on this area
of focus, but needs more clarity. Topic needs to be developed
more thoroughly. Entry well-constructed and demonstrated
basic connection to the course materials, the required topic
and/or upper-level thinking (application or analysis). Group
project demonstrates substantial integration of course materials
and/or use of upper level thinking (legal synthesis of
malpractice case). 10%0.00Declares that a certain policy
should or should not be created. The assignment does not
address any or all of this section. The assignment contains some
information on this area of focus, but needs more clarity. Topic
needs to be developed more thoroughly. Entry well-constructed
and demonstrated basic connection to the course materials, the
required topic and/or upper-level thinking (application or
analysis). Group project demonstrates substantial integration of
course materials and/or use of upper level thinking (legal
synthesis of malpractice case). 10%0.00Creates an audio
PowerPoint or Prezi presentation -minimum of 5 slidesCreates
an audio PowerPoint or Prezi presentation -minimum of 5
slides20%0.00Creates transcript for the PowerPoint or Prezi
presentationCreates a transcript for the PowerPoint or Prezi
presentation10%0.00You must include a minimum of five (5)
different scholarly works supporting your position in the debate
(each side). Reference slides-APA formatted).You must include
a minimum of four (5) different scholarly works supporting
your position in the debate (each side). Reference slides-APA
formatted).10%0.00Cooperates with group. Assists with
assignments, Does not cooperate with the group or does not
participate.Participates but does not put full efforts in or is
disruptive to the group.Participates in group
process.Exceptional Meet Requirements.10%0.00Content
Score0.00Writing Deduction Rubric (everyone starts with 4's =
no

3. deductions)IntroductoryEmergentPracticedProficient/MasteredS
coreWeightFinal Score0-1234Grammar & PunctuationThe
overall meaning of the paper is difficult to understand. Sentence
structure, subject verb agreement errors, missing prepositions,
and missing punctuation make finding meaning difficult.Several
confusing sentences or 1 to 2 confusing paragraphs make
understanding parts of the paper difficult, but the overall paper
meaning is clear. Many subject verb agreement errors, run-on
sentences, etc. cause confusion.A few confusing sentences make
it difficult to understand a small portion of the paper. However,
the overall meaning of a paragraph and the paper are intact.
There may be a few subject verb agreement errors or some
missing punctuation.There are one or two confusing sentences,
but the overall sentence and paragraph meanings are clear.
There are a few minor punctuation errors such as comma splices
or run-on sentences.435%1.40SpellingThe many misspelled
words and incorrect words choices significantly interfere with
the readability.Many typos, misspelled words, or the use of
incorrect words making understanding difficult in a few
places.Some misspelled words or the misuse of words such as
confusing then/than. However, intent is still clear.A few
misspelled words normally caught by spellcheckers are present
but do not significantly interfere with the overall readability of
the paper.435%1.40Order of Ideas & Length RequirementPaper
has some good information or research, but it does not follow
assignment directions and is lacking in overall organization and
content.The order of information is confusing in several places
and this organization interferes with the meaning or intent of
the paper. However, the paper has a generally discernible
purpose and follows assignment directions overall.The order of
information is confusing in a few places and the lack of
organization interferes with the meaning or intent of the paper
in a minor way.The overall order of the information is clear and
contributes to the meaning of assignment. There is one
paragraph or a sentence or two that are out of place or other
minor organizational issues. A few sentences may be long and

4. hard to understand. Meets length
requirements.420%0.80APAThere is some attempt at APA
formatting and citing. There are one or more missing parts such
as the cover page or references list. Citation information may be
missing. Citation mistakes make authorship unclear.This is an
attempt use APA formatting and citing. There are both in-text
citations and reference listings. Citation information may be
missing or incorrect (i.e. Websites listed as in-text or reference
citations). There is an attempt to cite all outside sources in at
least one place. Authorship is generally clear.There is an overall
attempt at APA formatting and citation style. All sources appear
to have some form of citation both in the text and on a reference
list. There are some formatting and citation errors. Citations
generally make authorship clear.There is a strong attempt to cite
all sources using APA style. Minor paper formatting errors such
as a misplaced running head or margins may occur. Minor in-
text citation errors such as a missing page number or a
misplaced date may occur. Quotation marks and citations make
authorship clear.410%0.40Writing Deduction0.00Final
Score0.00Percentage0.00%Feedback:
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MBA 705 Milestone Three Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: For the capstone assessment, you will create a
business implementation plan and audiovisual presentation for
the product, service, or idea you have
been developing throughout your MBA coursework.
In Milestone Three, you will submit the company and key

5. personnel, which includes your explanation of why your
organization is well positioned to carry out the
project, including how the concept fits with your organization’s
core competencies and the type of corporate culture that will
offer the best possibility for
successful implementation. In addition, please define the key
roles, responsibilities, and qualifications of the cross-functional
team who will be responsible for
implementing the project. Although you may not always be able
to provide the names of the specific individuals who will
occupy those roles, you should explain
the specific skills and experience required for each and the
contributions each member will make, including what your own
role will be in the process and
contingency plans should the team composition you propose
need to be modified.
Critical Elements:
organization’s core competencies.
culture that will offer the best
possibility for successful implementation.
the cross-functional business implementation team, including
what your own role will be in
the process.
line contingency plans should the team composition you
propose need to be modified.
Guidelines for Submission: Your draft must contain all of the
elements listed above. It should be 5 to 8 pages in length

6. (excluding the title page, references and
appendices) using 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-
inch margins. You may include summary pictures, charts,
graphs, or other explanatory diagrams as
needed to successfully explain the concept and implementation,
but should use appendices for detailed supporting
documentation. Your paper should follow
APA guidelines. You must include at least 5 scholarly sources.
Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the
reference page.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in
Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade
Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Not Proficient (0%) Value
Main Elements Includes most of the main elements Does not
include any of the main elements 15
Critical Thinking Provides logical conclusions and defends with
examples
Does not provide logical conclusions 15
Organization’s Core
Competencies
Explains how the concept fits with the
implementing organization’s core
competencies and shows how the project
implementation will leverage the core
competencies

7. Does not explain how the concept fits with the
implementing organization’s core
competencies
15
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Corporate Culture Includes an analysis of the corporate culture
that will offer the best possibility for project
success, and includes an explanation of why
the identified culture is the best one for the
project
Does not include an analysis of the corporate
culture that will offer the best possibility for
project success
15
Key Roles, Responsibilities,
and Qualifications
Provides the key roles of the business
implementation team, including your own
role, and includes responsibilities and
qualifications of the cross-functional business
implementation team
Does not provide the key roles,
responsibilities, and qualifications of the cross-
functional business implementation team

8. 15
Contingency Plans Outlines a contingency plan should the
implementation team need to be modified
Does not outline a contingency plan 15
Articulation of Response Submission does not have critical
errors
related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax,
or organization that prevent understanding of
ideas
Submission has critical errors related to
citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or
organization that prevent understanding of
ideas
10
Total 100%