Final Project HR Plan: Week 8 DUE: Wednesday July 27, 2017 BEFORE 11:55 PM CST Top of Form 1 Assignment Instructions: Guidelines for HR Plan Overview:You have acquired a vast knowledge about multiple topics relevant to managers and HR employees. You will apply your learning by presenting an overall HR plan for an organization that you have chosen to work on throughout the course (fictitious or real). This is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to consider and recommend actions to management on how the organization can be most competitive in the global environment by utilizing the organizations best asset; its human resources. Development of the PlanYou will come up with a fictitious organization or you can use a real organization that is familiar throughout the course. The end product is a paper that presents a comprehensive HR plan for the organization that includes the concepts that you have learned from the text and outside resources. Parameters for the organization: You are free to describe the organization with which you will be associated. You will need to provide some level of detail of your organization. Use your general knowledge, coursework, and research to accomplish this. · Even though you are required to provide general organizational details, your primary function is human resources. Analyze based on this premise. · Assume that a core group of managers and employees (approximately 250) are already in place. · Your organization can produce a product or perform a service. · Requirements for the Overview of the organization Description of what the organization does and organizational structure. Be specific. You may include an organizational chart. · How does the organization operate? How are tasks/work projects accomplished? · Is the organization domestic or international? Locations? · Who are the competitors? · What are the factors that you believe are critical to success in this organization? · What is the culture like? · How is information communicated? · Why would people want to work for this organization? HR Topics that MUST be addressed in the paper · Recruitment and Selection: Include the job description and interview questions . A discussion and analysis of why and how you developed these tools must be included in the paper. Best practices based on the research and your text should be discussed. · Compensation and Benefits: Include the compensation package for each position. A discussion and analysis of why and how you developed these tools must be included in the paper. Best practices based on the research and your text should be discussed. · Performance Management: Include a performance appraisal and management system.A discussion and analysis of why and how you developed these tools must be included in the paper. Best practices based on the research and your text should be discussed. · Training Program: Include a training program overview. A discussion and analysis of why and how you deve ...

1. Final Project HR Plan: Week 8
DUE: Wednesday July 27, 2017 BEFORE 11:55 PM CST
Top of Form 1
Assignment Instructions:
Guidelines for HR Plan
Overview:You have acquired a vast knowledge about multiple
topics relevant to managers and HR employees. You will apply
your learning by presenting an overall HR plan for an
organization that you have chosen to work on throughout the
course (fictitious or real). This is your opportunity to
demonstrate your ability to consider and recommend actions to
management on how the organization can be most competitive
in the global environment by utilizing the organizations best
asset; its human resources.
Development of the PlanYou will come up with a fictitious
organization or you can use a real organization that is familiar
throughout the course. The end product is a paper that presents
a comprehensive HR plan for the organization that includes the
concepts that you have learned from the text and outside
resources.
Parameters for the organization:
You are free to describe the organization with which you will be
associated. You will need to provide some level of detail of
your organization. Use your general knowledge, coursework,
and research to accomplish this.
· Even though you are required to provide general
organizational details, your primary function is human
resources. Analyze based on this premise.
· Assume that a core group of managers and employees

2. (approximately 250) are already in place.
· Your organization can produce a product or perform a
service.
· Requirements for the Overview of the organization
Description of what the organization does and organizational
structure. Be specific. You may include an organizational chart.
· How does the organization operate? How are tasks/work
projects accomplished?
· Is the organization domestic or international? Locations?
· Who are the competitors?
· What are the factors that you believe are critical to success
in this organization?
· What is the culture like?
· How is information communicated?
· Why would people want to work for this organization?
HR Topics that MUST be addressed in the paper
· Recruitment and Selection: Include the job description and
interview questions . A discussion and analysis of why and how
you developed these tools must be included in the paper. Best
practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Compensation and Benefits: Include the compensation
package for each position. A discussion and analysis of why and
how you developed these tools must be included in the paper.
Best practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Performance Management: Include a performance appraisal
and management system.A discussion and analysis of why and
how you developed these tools must be included in the paper.
Best practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Training Program: Include a training program overview. A
discussion and analysis of why and how you developed these
tools must be included in the paper. Best practices based on the
research and your text should be discussed.
· Other topics of interest for your plan: This is a free topic

3. area. You can discuss union affiliation, diversity, succession
planning, retention, or any topic that we have studied in the
course that pertains to your plan.
IMPORTANT!!
Submit your work as an MS WORD ATTACHMENT in either a
.doc, .docx, or .rtf format.Please support your ideas, arguments,
and opinions with independent research, include ten (10)
supporting references or sources (NOT Wikipedia, unknown, or
anonymous sources), format your work in proper APA format,
include an abstract fo a 150 words or more, cover page, and a
maximum of ten (10) pages of written content (12 point font)
double spaced. Cite all listed references properly in text in
accordance with the 6th edition of the APA manual, chapters 6
& 7. PLEASE be sure to read the instructions very very very
very very CAREFULLY. Check for Spelling, Grammar and
Puncuations, etc. References are ONLY Peer-Reviews, Journals
and Scholarys. Please send receipt from turnitin.com for me
please thank you.
LATE POLICY: No work will be accepted after the final day of
class.
Management Program Rubric for Graduate Writing
Writing Style and Grammar - Total Possible Points this section
_20_

4. Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 7 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Tone, Voice & Style
Convincing academic and scholarly voice; sophisticated and
varied sentence structure; vocabulary and tone that engages
reader and conveys high mastery of subject; specific and
appropriate audience is addressed; language is gender and
culturally sensitive.
Strong academic and scholarly voice that might be more
consistent; sentence structure and vocabulary may need
variation; language is gender and culturally sensitive; the level
of sophistication in this category is less than above standard.
Attempts made to sound academic, but diction is occasionally
inappropriate interfering with meaning; sentence structure
conveys meaning, is average in complexity;
language might be more gender and culturally sensitive.
Author’s voice is rarely or never academic or scholarly, but
instead is conversational or otherwise inappropriate; vocabulary
and tone may be inappropriate; sentence structure is elementary;
frivolous word usage may be employed; language is rarely or
never gender and culturally sensitive.
Above Standard = 7Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 5 ptsRequires Revision

5. Failing = 4 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Spelling, Sentence Structure, & Mechanics
Strong command of spelling and grammar, including verb tense,
subject-verb agreement and punctuation; complex sentence
structure with no mechanical errors to interfere with meaning.
Strong command of spelling and grammar, including verb tense,
subject-verb agreement and punctuation; sentence structures
with few mechanical errors.
Spelling and grammatical errors including verb tense, subject-
verb agreement, incomplete sentences and punctuation problems
that interfere with meaning.
Rarely or never makes proper use of spelling and grammar,
including verb tense, subject-verb agreement, complete
sentences and punctuation which greatly interfere with meaning.
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 2 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Organization
Paragraphs are economical, clear and concise with transitions,
which flow seamlessly from one idea to another and encourage
reader to continue reading.
Paragraphs are clear and concise; transitions flow from one idea
to another, but might be improved.
Lacks clarity and focus in paragraph construction; transitions
are awkward.
Little or no clarity or focus in paragraph construction;
transitions are difficult or non-existent; overall presentation is
disorderly and confusing.

6. WSG Points:
Comments or Notes:
Manuscript and APA Formatting - Total possible points This
Section _20_
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4.25 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3.5 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 3 or less ptsRequires Significant Revision
Manuscript Preparation
The work represents proper manuscript preparation and
presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers
The work often represents proper manuscript preparation and
presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers

7. The work sometimes represents proper manuscript preparation
and presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers
The work rarely or never represents proper manuscript
preparation and presentation in current editorial style as
determined by the instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing
Style), including, but not limited to the use of margins, font,
indents, paragraph format, line spaces, punctuation, and
representation of numbers
Manuscript Organization
The author organizes and labels chapters, sections, and
subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author often organizes and labels chapters, sections, and
subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author sometimes organizes and labels chapters, sections,
and subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author rarely or never organizes and labels chapters,
sections, and subsections using the APA recommended heading
styles (chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are
included or represented as defined by the assignment or
required by the instructor
Presentation of Quotations
Line and block quotations are properly formatted and cited

8. correctly
Line and block quotations are often properly formatted and
cited correctly
Line and block quotations sometimes are properly formatted and
cited correctly
Line and block quotations are not or are rarely properly
formatted and cited correctly
Presentation of Data
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are relevant, labeled and
formatted correctly, and represent the data accurately
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are often relevant, labeled
and formatted correctly, and represent the data accurately
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are sometimes relevant,
labeled and formatted correctly, and represent the data
accurately
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are not or are rarely relevant,
labeled and formatted correctly, and represent the data
accurately
APA Points:
Comments or Notes:
References, Citations, and Supporting Documentation - Total
possible points _20_

9. Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 7 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Supporting Documentation
The document shows significant support for the logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with
limited use of non scholarly work and is inclusive of a broad
and deep range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document often shows support for the logic or argument
with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with some use of
non scholarly work and is somewhat dependent on a limited
range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document sometimes shows support for the logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with
some use of non scholarly work and is often dependent on a
limited range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document rarely or never shows support for of logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work, and or
is reliant on non scholarly work, or a limited range of scholars,
including critique and opposition
Above Standard = 7Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 5 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 4 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Sources

10. Sources are scholarly, accurate, and relevant
All citations are listed in the reference section and all
references are cited
The reference section is accurate
Sources are often scholarly, accurate, and relevant
All citations are listed in the reference section and all
references are cited
The references section is often accurate
Sources are sometimes scholarly, accurate, and relevant to use
in the paper
Most citations are listed in the reference section and most
references are cited
the reference section is sometimes inaccurate
Sources, when used, are rarely or never scholarly, accurate, and
relevant
Few citations are referenced, several references are not cited
The reference section is inaccurate
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 2 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Quotation, Summary, & Paraphrase
Proper use and relevance of quotation, summarization, and
paraphrasing throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
often used throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
generally used throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
rarely or never used throughout

11. RCSD Points:
Comments or Notes:
Critical Thinking, Logic, and Reasoning - Total Possible Points
This Section _40_
Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6.75 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5.5 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Thesis Statement & Research Question(s)
Thesis statement or research question(s) is unbiased, focused
and clearly stated without overstatement or hyperbole.
Thesis statement or research question(s) is unbiased and clearly
stated, but more precision is needed.
Thesis statement or research question(s) is understood or
implied, but lacks clarity and focus and requires improvement.
Thesis statement or research question(s) are not clearly stated.
Argument
Academic argument is original and dynamic, sound and well

12. developed.
Academic argument is sound and developed, however is less
innovative and dynamic.
The implied academic argument is sound, but requires
development.
Academic argument is not developed and requires significant
revision.
Evidence & Support
Information presented is relevant and accurate;
Core concepts are expressed, explained, and used correctly;
author uses appropriate sources to support and defend veracity
of argument.
Information presented is accurate and most often relevant; core
concepts are expressed, explained, and used correctly.
Information presented is generally relevant and accurate; core
concepts are generally expressed, explained and used correctly,
however more evidence is needed.
Information presented is rarely or never relevant and is
inaccurate; core concepts are rarely or never expressed,
explained and used correctly; author often relies on statement of
sources to defend position.
Analysis & Synthesis of Data, Case, or Argument
Author is sensitive to, explains, and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or
logic thoroughly and in-depth; author conveys broader
significance to community.
Author is sensitive to, explains and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or
logic.
Author attempts to explain and respond to other points of view,
limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or logic,
but does so inadequately.
Author rarely or never explains and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or

13. logic, or may do so inadequately; author may rely on
generalizations to do the work of solid analysis.
Conclusions, Recommendations, & Implications
Author is sensitive to the implications or positions taken;
conclusions and recommendations are explained by the author’s
line of reasoning which has addressed all thesis statements or
research question(s) proposed; author conveys broader
relevance to community.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are often explained
by the author’s line of reasoning and often responds to the
thesis statement and to all research question(s) proposed.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are sometimes
explained
Author’s line of reasoning fails to respond to thesis statement or
all research question(s) proposed fully.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are explained
inadequately
Author’s line of reasoning fails to respond to thesis statement or
research question(s) proposed fully.
CTLR Points:
Comments or Notes:

14. Total Points Earned:
Bottom of Form 1
Bottom of Form 1
Final Project HR Plan: Week 8
DUE: Wednesday July 27, 2017 BEFORE 11:55 PM CST
Top of Form 1
Assignment Instructions:
Guidelines for HR Plan

15. Overview:You have acquired a vast knowledge about multiple
topics relevant to managers and HR employees. You will apply
your learning by presenting an overall HR plan for an
organization that you have chosen to work on throughout the
course (fictitious or real). This is your opportunity to
demonstrate your ability to consider and recommend actions to
management on how the organization can be most competitive
in the global environment by utilizing the organizations best
asset; its human resources.
Development of the PlanYou will come up with a fictitious
organization or you can use a real organization that is familiar
throughout the course. The end product is a paper that presents
a comprehensive HR plan for the organization that includes the
concepts that you have learned from the text and outside
resources.
Parameters for the organization:
You are free to describe the organization with which you will be
associated. You will need to provide some level of detail of
your organization. Use your general knowledge, coursework,
and research to accomplish this.
· Even though you are required to provide general
organizational details, your primary function is human
resources. Analyze based on this premise.
· Assume that a core group of managers and employees
(approximately 250) are already in place.
· Your organization can produce a product or perform a
service.
· Requirements for the Overview of the organization
Description of what the organization does and organizational
structure. Be specific. You may include an organizational chart.
· How does the organization operate? How are tasks/work
projects accomplished?
· Is the organization domestic or international? Locations?
· Who are the competitors?
· What are the factors that you believe are critical to success

16. in this organization?
· What is the culture like?
· How is information communicated?
· Why would people want to work for this organization?
HR Topics that MUST be addressed in the paper
· Recruitment and Selection: Include the job description and
interview questions . A discussion and analysis of why and how
you developed these tools must be included in the paper. Best
practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Compensation and Benefits: Include the compensation
package for each position. A discussion and analysis of why and
how you developed these tools must be included in the paper.
Best practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Performance Management: Include a performance appraisal
and management system.A discussion and analysis of why and
how you developed these tools must be included in the paper.
Best practices based on the research and your text should be
discussed.
· Training Program: Include a training program overview. A
discussion and analysis of why and how you developed these
tools must be included in the paper. Best practices based on the
research and your text should be discussed.
· Other topics of interest for your plan: This is a free topic
area. You can discuss union affiliation, diversity, succession
planning, retention, or any topic that we have studied in the
course that pertains to your plan.
IMPORTANT!!
Submit your work as an MS WORD ATTACHMENT in either a
.doc, .docx, or .rtf format.Please support your ideas, arguments,
and opinions with independent research, include ten (10)
supporting references or sources (NOT Wikipedia, unknown, or
anonymous sources), format your work in proper APA format,
include an abstract fo a 150 words or more, cover page, and a
maximum of ten (10) pages of written content (12 point font)

17. double spaced. Cite all listed references properly in text in
accordance with the 6th edition of the APA manual, chapters 6
& 7. PLEASE be sure to read the instructions very very very
very very CAREFULLY. Check for Spelling, Grammar and
Puncuations, etc. References are ONLY Peer-Reviews, Journals
and Scholarys. Please send receipt from turnitin.com for me
please thank you.
LATE POLICY: No work will be accepted after the final day of
class.
Management Program Rubric for Graduate Writing
Writing Style and Grammar - Total Possible Points this section
_20_
Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 7 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5 or lessRequires Significant Revision

18. Tone, Voice & Style
Convincing academic and scholarly voice; sophisticated and
varied sentence structure; vocabulary and tone that engages
reader and conveys high mastery of subject; specific and
appropriate audience is addressed; language is gender and
culturally sensitive.
Strong academic and scholarly voice that might be more
consistent; sentence structure and vocabulary may need
variation; language is gender and culturally sensitive; the level
of sophistication in this category is less than above standard.
Attempts made to sound academic, but diction is occasionally
inappropriate interfering with meaning; sentence structure
conveys meaning, is average in complexity;
language might be more gender and culturally sensitive.
Author’s voice is rarely or never academic or scholarly, but
instead is conversational or otherwise inappropriate; vocabulary
and tone may be inappropriate; sentence structure is elementary;
frivolous word usage may be employed; language is rarely or
never gender and culturally sensitive.
Above Standard = 7Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 5 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 4 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Spelling, Sentence Structure, & Mechanics
Strong command of spelling and grammar, including verb tense,
subject-verb agreement and punctuation; complex sentence
structure with no mechanical errors to interfere with meaning.
Strong command of spelling and grammar, including verb tense,
subject-verb agreement and punctuation; sentence structures
with few mechanical errors.
Spelling and grammatical errors including verb tense, subject-
verb agreement, incomplete sentences and punctuation problems

19. that interfere with meaning.
Rarely or never makes proper use of spelling and grammar,
including verb tense, subject-verb agreement, complete
sentences and punctuation which greatly interfere with meaning.
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 2 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Organization
Paragraphs are economical, clear and concise with transitions,
which flow seamlessly from one idea to another and encourage
reader to continue reading.
Paragraphs are clear and concise; transitions flow from one idea
to another, but might be improved.
Lacks clarity and focus in paragraph construction; transitions
are awkward.
Little or no clarity or focus in paragraph construction;
transitions are difficult or non-existent; overall presentation is
disorderly and confusing.
WSG Points:
Comments or Notes:

20. Manuscript and APA Formatting - Total possible points This
Section _20_
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4.25 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3.5 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 3 or less ptsRequires Significant Revision
Manuscript Preparation
The work represents proper manuscript preparation and
presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers
The work often represents proper manuscript preparation and
presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers
The work sometimes represents proper manuscript preparation
and presentation in current editorial style as determined by the
instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing Style), including, but
not limited to the use of margins, font, indents, paragraph
format, line spaces, punctuation, and representation of numbers
The work rarely or never represents proper manuscript
preparation and presentation in current editorial style as
determined by the instructor (APA 6th Ed. or SPS Publishing
Style), including, but not limited to the use of margins, font,
indents, paragraph format, line spaces, punctuation, and
representation of numbers

21. Manuscript Organization
The author organizes and labels chapters, sections, and
subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author often organizes and labels chapters, sections, and
subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author sometimes organizes and labels chapters, sections,
and subsections using the APA recommended heading styles
(chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are included or
represented as defined by the assignment or required by the
instructor
The author rarely or never organizes and labels chapters,
sections, and subsections using the APA recommended heading
styles (chapters, sections, and subsections, and so on) are
included or represented as defined by the assignment or
required by the instructor
Presentation of Quotations
Line and block quotations are properly formatted and cited
correctly
Line and block quotations are often properly formatted and
cited correctly
Line and block quotations sometimes are properly formatted and
cited correctly
Line and block quotations are not or are rarely properly
formatted and cited correctly
Presentation of Data
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are relevant, labeled and
formatted correctly, and represent the data accurately

22. Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are often relevant, labeled
and formatted correctly, and represent the data accurately
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are sometimes relevant,
labeled and formatted correctly, and represent the data
accurately
Tables, charts, graphs, and figures are not or are rarely relevant,
labeled and formatted correctly, and represent the data
accurately
APA Points:
Comments or Notes:
References, Citations, and Supporting Documentation - Total
possible points _20_
Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 7 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Supporting Documentation

23. The document shows significant support for the logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with
limited use of non scholarly work and is inclusive of a broad
and deep range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document often shows support for the logic or argument
with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with some use of
non scholarly work and is somewhat dependent on a limited
range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document sometimes shows support for the logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work with
some use of non scholarly work and is often dependent on a
limited range of scholars, including critique and opposition
The document rarely or never shows support for of logic or
argument with a variety of peer reviewed scholarly work, and or
is reliant on non scholarly work, or a limited range of scholars,
including critique and opposition
Above Standard = 7Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 5 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 4 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Sources
Sources are scholarly, accurate, and relevant
All citations are listed in the reference section and all
references are cited
The reference section is accurate
Sources are often scholarly, accurate, and relevant
All citations are listed in the reference section and all
references are cited
The references section is often accurate
Sources are sometimes scholarly, accurate, and relevant to use
in the paper
Most citations are listed in the reference section and most

24. references are cited
the reference section is sometimes inaccurate
Sources, when used, are rarely or never scholarly, accurate, and
relevant
Few citations are referenced, several references are not cited
The reference section is inaccurate
Above Standard = 5Requires No Improvement
Standard = 4 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 3 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 2 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Quotation, Summary, & Paraphrase
Proper use and relevance of quotation, summarization, and
paraphrasing throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
often used throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
generally used throughout
Proper use of quotation, summarization, and paraphrasing is
rarely or never used throughout
RCSD Points:
Comments or Notes:

25. Critical Thinking, Logic, and Reasoning - Total Possible Points
This Section _40_
Above Standard = 8Requires No Improvement
Standard = 6.75 ptsRequires Improvement
Approaching Standard
= 6 ptsRequires Revision
Failing = 5.5 or lessRequires Significant Revision
Thesis Statement & Research Question(s)
Thesis statement or research question(s) is unbiased, focused
and clearly stated without overstatement or hyperbole.
Thesis statement or research question(s) is unbiased and clearly
stated, but more precision is needed.
Thesis statement or research question(s) is understood or
implied, but lacks clarity and focus and requires improvement.
Thesis statement or research question(s) are not clearly stated.
Argument
Academic argument is original and dynamic, sound and well
developed.
Academic argument is sound and developed, however is less
innovative and dynamic.
The implied academic argument is sound, but requires
development.
Academic argument is not developed and requires significant
revision.
Evidence & Support
Information presented is relevant and accurate;
Core concepts are expressed, explained, and used correctly;

26. author uses appropriate sources to support and defend veracity
of argument.
Information presented is accurate and most often relevant; core
concepts are expressed, explained, and used correctly.
Information presented is generally relevant and accurate; core
concepts are generally expressed, explained and used correctly,
however more evidence is needed.
Information presented is rarely or never relevant and is
inaccurate; core concepts are rarely or never expressed,
explained and used correctly; author often relies on statement of
sources to defend position.
Analysis & Synthesis of Data, Case, or Argument
Author is sensitive to, explains, and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or
logic thoroughly and in-depth; author conveys broader
significance to community.
Author is sensitive to, explains and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or
logic.
Author attempts to explain and respond to other points of view,
limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or logic,
but does so inadequately.
Author rarely or never explains and responds to other points of
view, limitations and assumptions inherent in the argument or
logic, or may do so inadequately; author may rely on
generalizations to do the work of solid analysis.
Conclusions, Recommendations, & Implications
Author is sensitive to the implications or positions taken;
conclusions and recommendations are explained by the author’s
line of reasoning which has addressed all thesis statements or
research question(s) proposed; author conveys broader
relevance to community.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are often explained
by the author’s line of reasoning and often responds to the

27. thesis statement and to all research question(s) proposed.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are sometimes
explained
Author’s line of reasoning fails to respond to thesis statement or
all research question(s) proposed fully.
Author’s conclusions and recommendations are explained
inadequately
Author’s line of reasoning fails to respond to thesis statement or
research question(s) proposed fully.
CTLR Points:
Comments or Notes:
Total Points Earned:
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