ECON7740 Written Report Rubric
1
Criteria Absence-Minimal
(1-2)
Developing (3) Functional (4) Proficient (5) Advanced (6) Exceptional (7)
Depth of Analysis
35%
The context of the
CBA is not
sufficiently
discussed.
Important aspects
of the analysis are
missing, and too
little information is
provided.
No references are
used.
The context of the
CBA is generally
discussed, but
some important
details are missing.
Some of the 9-step
framework is
followed,
indicating some
gaps.
References are not
used or are poorly
incorporated.
The context of the
CBA is well-defined
and discussed.
The 9-step
framework is
followed with only
minor omissions.
References are not
used or are poorly
incorporated.
The context of the
CBA is clearly and
comprehensively
defined and
discussed.
All 9- steps of the
framework are
covered.
Some references
are used but could
be more
effectively
integrated.
The context of the
CBA is expertly
defined and
discussed with
exceptional detail.
The 9-step
framework is
expertly followed
with no omissions.
Some references
are used to
support the
analysis.
The context of the CBA is
discussed with exceptional
insight and critical thinking
that goes beyond the
course materials.
The 9- step framework is
expertly followed, and the
analysis is supported by
critical thinking.
References are expertly
used to demonstrate
original research beyond
course materials.
Correctness 30% The CBA is entirely
incorrect or
inconsistent with
the task or
requirements.
Multiple major
errors that indicate
that the learning
materials were not
understood.
The CBA is partially
correct or
consistent with the
task or
requirements but
contains 5+ errors
or inconsistencies
between the
report and
spreadsheet result.
The CBA is fairly
correct or
consistent with the
task or
requirements, but
still contains 1-2
major errors or
inconsistencies
between the
report and
spreadsheet result.
The CBA is mostly
correct or
consistent with the
task or
requirements, with
only 1 major error
or inconsistency
between the
report and
spreadsheet result.
The CBA is
completely correct
or consistent with
the task or
requirements, with
1-2 minor errors or
inconsistencies
between the
report and
spreadsheet result.
The CBA has no errors or
inconsistencies between
the report and
spreadsheet,
demonstrating a high level
of accuracy and attention
to detail.
ECON7740 Written Report Rubric
2
Organization and
Structure 20%
Poor organization.
No clear structure
of paragraphs, and
unclear transitions
between ideas.
Numerous
grammatical
errors. Difficult to
read and
understand.
No discussion or
conclusion.
Some sections that
are well-organized
and well-
connected, but
others that lack
coherence.
Frequent
grammatical errors
that impeded
clarity of the
report.
Limited or weak
discussion or
conclusion.
Transition
statements are
rarely used.
Some sections
that are well-
organized and
well-connected,
but others that
lack coherence.
Some grammatical
errors that do not
significantly impact
the clarity of the
report.
Attempted
discussion and
conclusion.
Transition
statements are
occasionally used
to guide
discussion.
Good organization
and structure, with
well-defined
sections that are
well-organized and
connected.
A few grammatical
errors that do not
significantly impact
the clarity of the
report.
Good discussion
and conclusion,
with clear
statements and
adequate support.
Transition
statements are
occasionally used
to guide
discussion.
Excellent
organization and
structure, with
clearly defined
sections that are
well-organized and
seamlessly
connected.
No or very few
grammatical errors
that impact the
clarity of the
report.
Clear of transition
statements to
draw conclusions
and guide
discussion.
Exceptional organization
and structure, with
seamless and sophisticated
connections between
sections and ideas.
No grammatical errors that
impact the clarity of the
report.
Effectively uses transition
statements to draw
conclusions and guide
discussion and show
original creative thought.
The report demonstrates
an exceptional level of
understanding and insight
into the topic.
Formatting 15% The CBA report is
inconsistent or
inappropriate
formatting for
report genre.
The CBA report is
partially complete,
with some missing
or poorly
formatted
sections, and some
attention given to
report formatting
The CBA report is
complete, with
only a few missing
or poorly
formatted
sections, and some
attention given to
report formatting
The CBA report is
mostly complete or
consistent k, with
only a few minor
missing or poorly
formatted
sections, and
reasonable
attention given to
report formatting
The CBA report is
completely
complete, with no
significant missing
or poorly
formatted
sections, and
appropriate
attention given to
report formatting.
The CBA report not only
meets but exceeds the
expectations for report
formatting and referencing,
demonstrating a high level
of clarity, organization, and
attention to detail, with
extensive and appropriate
attention given to report
format.