Assessment Rubric Assignment 1: International Business PRBM011 PASS CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION Report Format and Organization Sections are organized in a very basic manner and some are missing. Some formatting errors exist. All major sections are included but one or two are poorly organized. Limited formatting error exists. All required sections are included but one needs to be organized better. No formatting errors exist. All required sections are included, and each is effectively organized. No formatting errors exist. Statement of Problem Problem is articulated in a limited way and insufficiently presented. Problem is explained adequately but more evidence is needed to understand its implications. Problem and its implications are explained clearly and persuasively. Problem is articulated exceptionally well. Audiences will be persuaded that this problem is significant and needs attention. Introduction Does provide basic background information but does not convey purpose or report’s form adequately. Introductory information is adequate but needs development and clarity. Introductory information is clear and professionally developed. Introduction is excellent: it’s clear, engaging, and thorough. Methodology Does not explain data or collection methods in sufficient details; data analysis methods are unclear. Explains data and collection methods, but explanations need development or clarity. Some questions remain unresolved. Data and collection methods are explained clearly and developed well. Data and collection methods are explained and developed exceptionally well. All questions are anticipated and answered. Data Use and Analysis Data is of limited relevance for purpose; presentation and interpretation. Data is relevant but presentation and interpretation need further work. Data is appropriate and relevant; presentation and analysis of data is good. Data is appropriate and very relevant; presentation and analysis of data are professional, thorough, engaging, and sophisticated. Conclusions and Recommendations Very limited explanation of the two aspects and basic connection to the assignment data. One aspect is relevant and adequate, but the other is not pertinent, realistic, or detailed. Conclusions and recommendations are pertinent, realistic, evidence-based, and detailed. Conclusions and recommendations are excellent.Research and Documentation Not all information is documented correctly. Errors exist with citations, and References. Found information is not introduced or analyzed adequately. Some minor documentation errors exist but student generally understands how to cite sources; compile a References page; and in general, introduce and analyze found information. Negligible documentation errors exist; student understands how cite sources; compile a References page; and in general, introduce and analyze found information. Report contains no errors in documentation (including citations, or References). Student introduces and analyzes found information in a professional manner. Solution or Course of Action Solution articulated in a limited manner, somewhat unrealistic, and not based on sound evidence. Solution is articulated adequately, but its implementation needs more development and better evidence to gain approval. Solution is articulated clearly, realistic, and based on sound evidence. Solution is articulated exceptionally well, realistic, and based on excellent evidence. Course of action should be under immediate consideration. Grammar Numerous grammatical errors exist and impede meaning. Some grammatical errors exist but generally don’t impede meaning. Few grammatical errors exist and don’t impede meaning. No grammatical errors exist. Mechanics Report has many punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Report has some punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Report has a few punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Report has no punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Sentences and Style Sentences contain few errors and impede meaning. Style is not always concise or professional. Sentences contain some minor errors but don’t impede meaning. Style is generally concise and professional, but some additional editing is warranted. Sentences contain no major errors that impede meaning. Style is concise and professional. Both sentences and style are good. Sentences contain no errors and are diverse and sophisticated. Style is concise and professional. The report has clearly been edited and proofread numerous times. Notes: