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.