INF690.W6A2.08.2011

Description:


Total Possible Score: 20.00

Proposal/Introduction

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively developed proposal/introduction, giving a clear direction and purpose of the project.  The purpose, history, and scope are detailed and complete.

Proficient - Clearly developed proposal/introduction, providing some direction and purpose for the project.  The purpose, history, and scope are somewhat detailed and complete.

Basic - Proposal/introduction are present, and provide some direction and purpose for the project.  The purpose, history, and scope are complete, but lacking in detail.

Below Expectations - Proposal/introduction are present, though incomplete.  The direction and purpose of the paper is unclear.  One of the following may be missing:  purpose, history, or scope.

Non-Performance - The proposal/introduction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Part I

Total: 4.50

Distinguished - Part I of the Final Project is expertly and completely developed.  It thoroughly and accurately addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project in a feasible, organized, and sophisticated manner suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Proficient - Part I of the Final Project is sufficiently developed.  It addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project in a feasible and organized manner that is mostly suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Basic - Part I of the Final Project is developed.   It addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project in an adequately written manner, but it may lack clarity and/or organization and is somewhat suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop Part I of the Final Project.  It addresses most aspects of this section of the final project in an adequately, and/or all aspects of this section of the Final Project are addressed, but lack clarity and/or organization.

Non-Performance - Part I of the Final Project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Part II

Total: 5.25

Distinguished - Part II of the Final Project is expertly and completely developed.  It thoroughly and accurately addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project in a feasible, organized, and sophisticated manner suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Proficient - Part II of the Final Project is sufficiently developed.  It addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project in a feasible and organized manner that is mostly suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Basic - Part II of the Final Project is somewhat developed. It addresses all aspects of this section of the Final Project adequately, but it may lack clarity and/or organization and is only somewhat suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop Part II of the Final Project.  It addresses most aspects of this section of the Final project adequately, and/or all aspects of this section of the Final Project are addressed, but lack clarity and/or organization.

Non-Performance - Part II of the Final Project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Part III (Recommendations)

Total: 2.50

Distinguished - Part III (Recommendations) of the final project is expertly and completely developed.  It thoroughly and accurately addresses all aspects of this section of the final project in a feasible, organized, and sophisticated manner suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Proficient - Part III (Recommendations) of the final project is sufficiently developed.  It addresses all aspects of this section of the final project in a feasible and organized manner that is mostly suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan.

Basic - Part III (Recommendations) of the final project is developed.   It addresses all aspects of this section of the final project in an adequately written manner, but it may lack clarity and/or organization and is somewhat suitable for an organizational information systems strategic plan. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop Part III (Recommendations) of the final project.  It addresses most aspects of this section of the final project in an adequately written manner or all aspects of this section of the final project are addressed, but lack clarity and/or organization.

Non-Performance - Part III (Recommendations) of the final project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Part III (Conclusion)

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Conclusion is skillfully developed and thoroughly summarizes the findings of the research project.

Proficient - Conclusion is mostly developed, and adequately summarizes the findings of the research project.

Basic - Conclusion is present, and loosely summarizes the findings of the research project.

Below Expectations - Conclusion is present, though incomplete. It does not adequately summaraize the findings of the research project.

Non-Performance - Part III (Conclusion) of the final project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Format and Compilation

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - The final project includes the following: title page, all sections of the Final Project Template, and references page. The Final Project Template was accurately and comprehensively used. The sections of the final project meet or exceed the component requirements as outlined in the template. Page numbers and a Table of Contents for each major heading are included and accurate. 

Proficient - The final project includes a title page, all sections of the Final Project Template, and references page. The Final Project Template was used. The sections of the final project meet the component requirements as outlined in the template. Page numbers and a Table of Contents for each major heading are included and accurate.

Basic - The final project falls short of the requirements. The assignment submission may be missing one of the following:  title page, all sections of the Final Project Template, and references page. The Final Project Template was used. The sections of the final project may not meet the component requirements as outlined in the template. Page numbers and a Table of Contents for each major heading are included, but there may be some errors.

Below Expectations - The final project meets half the assignment requirements. The assignment submission may be missing one or two of the following: title page, all sections of the Final Project Template, and references page. The Final Project Template may not have been used. The sections of the final project do not meet the component requirements as outlined in the template. Page numbers and a Table of Contents for each major heading may not be included and/or contain errors.

Non-Performance - The final project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 


Incorporating Feedback

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Exceptionally effective use of instructor feedback in the development of the final project.

Proficient - Adequate use of instructor feedback in the development of the final project.

Basic - Somewhat used instructor feedback in the development of the final project. 

Below Expectations - Minimal use of instructor feedback in the development of the final project.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of feedback in the development of the final project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Integrative Learning: Integrated Communication

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhance comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic - Utilizing a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates in a basic way what is being communicated. 

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in appropriate forms, although attempts may be incomplete. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand. 

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. 

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.  

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished -Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions. 

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.