BCO201 Case study rubric
50%of final grade
Criteria HD 85-100% D 75-84% C 65-74% P 50-64% F 0-49%
Weighting 10 8-9 6-7 5 <5 grade
Completeness Complete in all respects;
reflects all requirements
Complete in most respects;
reflects most requirements
Incomplete in many respects;
reflects few requirements
Incomplete in most respects. Does not reflect
requirements
/10
Weighting 10 8-9 6-7 5 <5 grade
Understanding Demonstrates a sophisticated
understanding of the topic(s)
and issue(s)
Demonstrates an
accomplished understanding
of the topic(s) and issue(s)
Demonstrates an acceptable
understanding of the topic(s)
and issue(s)
Demonstrates a basic
understanding of the topic(s)
and issue(s)
Limited or no
understanding of the topics
and issues
/10
Weighting 18-20 16-17 13-15 10-12 <10 grade
Research and data
acquisition
Evidence of broad,
systematic and creative
research. Selection of data
goes beyond the mainstream
literature/tutorial/textbook.
Consistent and accurate
referencing used throughout,
showing ability to reference a
range of source types. Ideas
and words of others
acknowledged.
Evidence of controlled and
systematic research.
Demonstrates selection of
credible, relevant data from
quality literature/tutorial
notes/textbooks. Mostly
accurate referencing
demonstrates an ability to
reference a variety of source
types. Ideas and words of
others are acknowledged.
Evidence of good research
skills. Information is
gathered from a good range
of electronic and non-
electronic sources.
Referencing is at times
inconsistent or demonstrates
ability to reference only
some source types accurately
Words, but not always the
ideas of others are
acknowledged.
Research conducted
demonstrates an attempt to
collect credible and/or
relevant data. Information
is gathered from a limited
range of electronic and non-
electronic sources. Overuse
of another’s words or ideas
which may also
inconsistently or inaccurately
referenced.
Limited research skills
demonstrated. Poorly
selected data. Failure to
acknowledge the words and
ideas of others. Plagiarised:
reads like a “data dump”
from other sources.
/20
Weighting 10 8-9 6-7 5 <5 grade
Format, structure,
expression
Clear and fluent expression
indicates the report has been
successfully edited and
proofread before submission.
Correct form for text type:
(headings, indentations etc.);
spelling, punctuation error-
free.
Mastery of sentence patterns
demonstrated; may have
occasional grammatical
errors on the sentence level
suggesting that some closer
proofreading was needed
Form, punctuation, and
spelling mostly error free.
Clear and fluent expression
indicates the report has been
successfully edited and
proofread before submission.
Correct form for text type:
(headings, indentations etc.);
spelling, punctuation error-
free.
Sentence patterns most often
successfully used; several
grammatical errors at the
sentence level. Occasional
errors in, form, punctuation,
and spelling; sometimes
distracting. Some additional
editing and proofreading is
warranted.
Run on sentences, attempts
at simple sentences often
not successful; many errors
in sentence structures
detract from
communication purpose.
Form, punctuation and
spelling, errors throughout..
/10
Weighting 18-20 16-17 13-15 10-12 <10 grade Application of
data/theories/fra
meworks
An extensive analysis of
ethical issues. An excellent
application of academic
theories. Demonstrates
skilful use of high quality,
credible, relevant data to
support arguments: effective
analysis and discussion to
develop the report.
A good analysis of ethical
issues. Very good application
of the appropriate theories.
Demonstrates consistent use
of credible, relevant data to
support arguments/
Appropriate analysis and
discussion used in the
development of the report.
A reasonable attempt to
analyse ethical concepts.
Analysis requires more
depth. Appropriate
theoretical framework
identified and a reasonable
attempt to apply to the task.
Demonstrates an attempt to
use credible and relevant
data to support arguments.
Some analysis and discussion
appropriately used in the
development of the report.
Some analysis of ethical
conduct but lacks depth.
Some reference to a
theoretical framework but
not adequately applied to the
task. Demonstrates an
attempt to use data to
support arguments. Analysis
and discussion reveals some
misunderstandings.
Mainly descriptive essay.
Limited or no theoretical
framework defined.
Connection between data
and arguments is unclear or
non-existent.
Limited or poorly focussed
discussion and analysis.
/20
Weighting 18-20 16-17 13-15 10-12 <10 grade
Analysis/Conclusio
ns
Excellent ability to interpret,
evaluate and formulate
logical sound conclusions.
Good demonstration of the
capacity to critically analyse
information and formulate
own conclusions.
Able to draw warranted
conclusions and
generalisations.
Limited ability to draw
conclusions.
No critical analysis, poor
conclusions and no original
thought.
/20
Weighting 10 8-9 6-7 5 <5 grade
Referencing Excellent reference list and
application of in text
references. A wide range of
sources used. Presented
correctly.
Good reference list and
application of in text
references. An adequate
range of sources. Odd error
in style.
Reasonable reference list but
needed more sources. Some
referencing errors.
Limited references used. A
wider range of sources
needed. A number of errors.
Major errors in referencing
or no evidence of
referencing.
/10
Total