1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%

2
Less than Satisfactory
74.00%

3
Satisfactory
79.00%

4
Good
87.00%

5
Excellent
100.00%

100.0 %Criteria

25.0 %Discusses the Benefits to Stakeholders and the Organization of Including Socially Responsible Values Benchmarks D4.5: Explain the importance of practicing social responsibility while creating economic wealth.

The benefits are not present.

Some benefits are clearly present. Others may be but are difficult to discern. There is little or no discussion of any benefits.

The benefits are present, but discussion is cursory and lacking depth.

The benefits are clearly presented. Discussion is thorough and supported with evidence from the course.

The benefits are clearly presented. Discussion is insightful and is supported with rich detail and scholarly research.

20.0 %Discusses the Visible Evidence of an Organization’s Adoption of Values

Discussion of visible evidence of adoption of values is not present.

Discussion of visible evidence of adoption of values is present but incomplete.

Discussion of visible evidence of adoption of values is present but cursory or lacking depth.

Discussion of evidence of adoption of values is evident and clearly presented. Supporting claims are consistent with information from the course.

Discussion of evidence of adoption of values is clearly presented. Each claim is supported with rich detail demonstrating an in-depth understanding of material.

20.0 %Discusses the Potential Detriment to Organizations That Do Not Adopt Values

Discussion of potential detriment to organizations is not present.

Discussion of potential detriment to organizations that do not adopt values is present but incomplete.

Discussion of potential detriment to organizations that do not adopt values is evident but supporting arguments lack clear and logical progression.

Discussion of potential detriment to organizations that do not adopt values is present. Supporting claims are consistent with course material.

Discussion of potential detriment to organizations that do not adopt values is clearly presented. Arguments are logical, convincing, and support claims.

5.0 %Two Additional Scholarly Research Sources With In-Text Citations

None of the required elements (two topic-related scholarly research sources and two in-text citations) are present.

Not all required elements are present. One or more element is missing and/or an included source(s) is not scholarly research or topic related.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, but the source and quality of one reference is questionable.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style.)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

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