Marking Rubric MNG10724 – Assignment 3 – S1 2017 - Report (Business Case)– 30 marks (30% of the Unit Grade) High Distinction (85-100%) Distinction (75-84%) Credit (65-74%) Pass (50-64%) Fail (<50%) Grasp of unit concepts and applications (maximum 10 marks) Demonstrates a deep knowledge and a superior use of unit concepts and applications in addressing the main issues included in a Business Case. Demonstrates an ability to use unit concepts and applications in addressing the main issues included in a Business Case. A broader strategic level of understanding could have been provided. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the unit concepts and issues in addressing the main issues included in a Business Case. Introduces concepts that are somewhat unrelated, which detracts from the major issues. Shows a basic knowledge of most of the unit concepts, and addresses key problems in addressing the main issues included in a Business Case. but does so in a somewhat superficial way Shows little understanding of the unit concepts, issues and problems in developing a Business Case. Omits discussion of significant parts of a Business Case. Analytical skills and critical analysis (maximum 10 marks) A sophisticated argument; logically structured and extremely well-supported with originality. Demonstrates superior analytical skills, and critical analysis of the issues involved in a Business Case. Logically organized, with key points/arguments, and key criteria for evaluating the issues in a Business Case. Critical Case Analysis is robust, demonstrating effective analytical skills. Well organized analysis; key arguments and key criteria for evaluating the issues in a Business Case are well identified, but with some gaps in the analytical process. A good attempt at analysis, with key points and key arguments demonstrating a basic grasp of the analytical processes. Analysis was poor and superficial and failed to demonstrate an understanding of the processes of critical analysis. Critical reflective Analysis (maximum 6 marks) Your reflective critical analysis displays a great depth of consideration and critical thought in your approach to the Business Case. There is an excellent evidence of personal learning and development in in constructing your responses for the Business Case. Your reflective critical analysis displays a significant consideration and critical thought in your approach to the Business Case. There is good evidence of personal learning and development in constructing your responses for the Business Case. Your critical reflective analysis demonstrates a good understanding and critical thought in your approach to the Business case. There is some evidence of personal learning and development in constructing your responses for the Business Case. Your critical reflective analysis demonstrates a satisfactory understanding and critical thought in your approach to the Business Case. There is limited evidence of personal learning and development in constructing your responses for the Business Case. Your critical reflective analysis is somewhat shallow and lacking in self-awareness in relation to the critical thought in your approach to the Business case. There is little evidence of personal learning and development in constructing your responses for the Business Case. Communication and format and research Skills (maximum 4 marks) Exceptionally well presented; written in a fluent and engaging style; exemplary referencing formatting. Assignment does not exceed word limit. Excellent research capabilities (8 journal articles). Higher-order writing skills are evident. Greater consistency will improve the overall quality of your work; good format and relevant appendices. Assignment does not exceed word limit. Good research capabilities (6 journal articles). Assignment structure is suitable; appendices are generally relevant; some spelling errors; format, vocabulary and sentence structure are generally good. Assignment does not exceed word limit. Above-average research capabilities (4 journal articles). Assignment structure is suitable but with some flaws; appendices need attention. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, writing and syntax need improvement. Assignment does exceed word limit. Average research capabilities (3 journal articles). The assignment is not professionally presented; writing is ineffective due to numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors; appendices overlong or not relevant. Assignment exceeds or does not meet word limit to a great extent. Inadequate research capabilities.