Week 1 Assignment – The Balanced Scorecard

Target/High Proficiency

Writing clearly communicates a thorough understanding of the topic and responds thoughtfully to all parts of the assignment.

Proficiency

Writing satisfactorily communicates an understanding of the topic and responds with some thought to all or most parts of the assignment.

Acceptable

Writing acceptably communicates an understanding of the topic and responds with some thought to some parts of the assignment. Key material may be missing from the writing

Needs Improvement

Writing communicates a minimal understanding of the topic and/or suggest little reflection and/or responds to few parts of the assignment.

Poor or No Response

No participation of significance

Target/High Proficiency

Writing includes a deep level of analysis and reflection on the material.

Proficiency

Writing includes a satisfactory level of analysis and reflection on the material.

Acceptable

Writing includes minimal analysis and reflection on the material.

Needs Improvement

Writing includes little to no analysis and reflection on the material.

Poor or No Response

No participation of significance

Target/High Proficiency

Participant has effectively applied theories, principles and strategies discussed in class (discussions, readings, etc.).

Proficiency

Participant has satisfactorily applied theories, principles and strategies discussed in class (discussions, readings, etc.).

Acceptable

Participant has minimally applied theories, principles and strategies discussed in class (discussions, readings, etc.).

Needs Improvement

Participant has not applied theories, principles and strategies discussed in class (discussions, readings, etc.).

Poor or No Response

No participation of significance

Target/High Proficiency

The writer selected outstanding material from a variety of references to support ideas and demonstrated consistent and correct use of the APA documentation style.

Proficiency

The writer selected appropriate material from a variety of references to support ideas and demonstrated consistent and correct use of the APA documentation style.

Acceptable

The writer selected acceptable material from a variety of references to support ideas and demonstrated some consistent and correct use of the APA documentation style.

Needs Improvement

The writer has not selected material from a variety of references to support ideas and has not demonstrated consistent and correct use of the APA documentation style.

Poor or No Response

No participation of significance

Target/High Proficiency

The writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Ideas are coherently and cohesively communicated due to sentence structure, word choice, sequencing of ideas and use of transitions. Information has been gathered thoroughly, and is presented clearly References are cited correctly.

Proficiency

Minor spelling and grammar errors may be present. Ideas are adequately communicated due to sentence structure, word choice, sequencing of ideas and use of transitions. Information has been gathered thoroughly, and is presented clearly. References are cited correctly.

Acceptable

Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and/or other writing conventions are present. Sentence structure, word choice, lack of transitions and/or sequencing of ideas often impedes comprehension of the written product. Required information may not be complete, and/or may not be presented clearly. References may be cited incorrectly.

Needs Improvement

Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or other writing conventions impede comprehension of text. Sentence structure, word choice, lack of transitions and/or sequencing of ideas make comprehending the written product difficult. Required information is incomplete and may not be presented clearly. References may be cited incorrectly.

Poor or No Response

No participation of significance