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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points

PSC-495 PSC-495-O500 Final Business Proposal 300.0

Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) Satisfactory (75.00%) Good (85.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned

Content 100.0%

Executive Summary 7.0% Executive summary is not included. Executive summary is incomplete or incorrect. Executive summary is included but lacks clarity about the proposal. Executive summary is complete and provides a clear overview of the proposal. Executive summary is expertly crafted.

Purpose Statement 5.0% Purpose statement is not included. Purpose statement is incomplete or incorrect. Purpose statement is included but lacks clarity about why the proposal is being made. Purpose statement is complete and includes a clear statement of why the proposal is being made. Purpose statement is expertly crafted.

Problem Statement 5.0% Problem statement is not included. Problem statement is incomplete or incorrect. Problem statement is included but lacks specific data or a related graph or chart. Problem statement is complete and includes specific data and a related graph or chart. Problem statement and supporting graph or chart are expertly crafted.

Data and Research Findings 7.0% Data and research findings are not included. Data and research findings are incomplete or incorrect. Data and research findings are included but lack details related to what was learned from conducting the research or a related chart or graph. Data and research findings are complete and include details related to what was learned from conducting the research and a related chart or graph. Data and research findings are expertly summarized, and supporting chart or graph is expertly crafted.

Proposed Solution 7.0% Proposed solution is not included. Proposed solution is incomplete or incorrect. Proposed solution summarizing the top three solutions and the pros and cons of each is partially complete but lacks details, explanation, or a related graph or chart. Proposed solution summarizing top three solutions and the pros and cons of each is complete and includes details, explanation, and a related graph or chart. Proposed solution and pros and cons are expertly summarized and related a graph or chart is expertly crafted.

Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits 7.0% Stakeholder analysis and benefits are not included. Stakeholder analysis and benefits are incomplete or incorrect. Stakeholder analysis and benefits are partially complete but lack explanation and relevant details. Stakeholder analysis and benefits are complete and include explanation and relevant details. Stakeholder analysis and benefits are expertly crafted.

Change Management Plan 7.0% Change management plan is not included. Change management plan is incomplete or incorrect. Change management plan is included but lacks explanation and details related to employee buy-in, resources, and methods for addressing resistance to change. Change management plan is complete and includes explanation and details related to employee buy-in, resources, and methods for addressing resistance to change. Change management plan is expertly crafted with substantial explanation and details related to employee buy-in, resources, and methods for addressing resistance to change.

Implementation Methods 7.0% Summary of implementation methods is not included. Summary of implementation methods is incomplete or incorrect. Summary of implementation methods is included but lacks explanation or details related to the time and costs associated with implementation. Summary of implementation methods is complete and includes explanation and details related to the time and costs associated with implementation. Summary of implementation methods is extremely thorough and includes substantial explanation and details related to the time and costs associated with implementation.

Evaluating Success 7.0% Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is not included. Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is incomplete or incorrect. Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is included but lacks explanation and supporting details. Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is complete and includes explanation and supporting details. Discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed solution in addressing the problem is extremely thorough and includes substantial explanation and supporting details.

Conclusion/Call to Action 5.0% Conclusion/Call to action is not included. Conclusion/Call to action is incomplete or incorrect. Conclusion/Call to action is included but lacks discussion of specific steps for stakeholders and sponsors to take in solution implementation. Conclusion/Call to action is complete and discusses specific steps for stakeholders and sponsors to take in solution implementation. Conclusion/Call to action is extremely thorough and includes substantial discussion of specific steps for stakeholders and sponsors to take in solution implementation.

Thesis Development and Purpose 10.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction 10.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible 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 ly, 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 progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 10.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 3.0% 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.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 3.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Total Weightage 100%