MGTS7611 Case Analysis Rubric
High Distinction
(7)
Distinction
(6)
Credit
(5)
Pass
(4)
Marginal Fail
(3)
Fail
(2)
Low Fail
(1)
Identification
Does the analysis
demonstrate the ability to
identify a problem and
discuss it within the relevant
context?
The work
demonstrates a
highly developed
ability to identify
key issues and
interrogate them in
detail, within the
relevant context.
The work
demonstrates a well
developed ability to
identify key issues
and examine them
in some detail,
within the relevant
context.
The work
demonstrates a
developed ability to
identify key issues
and examine them
within the relevant
context.
The work
demonstrates a
developing ability to
locate key issues and
discuss them within the
relevant context.
The work
demonstrates little to
no ability to identify
the key relevant
issues and the
discussion falls
outside the context
that is required for
this assessment.
The work engages
with the context but
does not demonstrate
the ability to identify
and discuss an
appropriate problem.
The work does not
demonstrate
evidence of
understanding the
concepts in the field
of study.
Critical analysis and
problem solving
Does the work demonstrate
the ability to synthesise
personal ideas with those of
acknowledged experts, and
to integrate relevant
research in order to
strengthen the analysis?
The work
demonstrates a
highly developed
ability to
synthesise
personal ideas with
those of
researched
sources, in order to
strengthen the
argument.
The work
demonstrates a well
developed ability to
synthesise personal
ideas with those of
researched sources
in order to
strengthen the
argument.
The work
demonstrates a
developed ability to
synthesise personal
ideas with those of
researched sources in
order to strengthen
the argument.
The work
demonstrates a
developing ability to
synthesise personal
ideas with those of
researched sources in
order to strengthen the
argument.
The work
demonstrates little to
no ability to
synthesise personal
ideas with those of
researched sources.
The work
demonstrates ideas
from the personal and
researched sources;
however, the
syntehsis is irrelevant
and/or sources
inappropriate.
The work does not
demonstrate
synthesis of
personal or
researched ideas.
Recommendation
Has time been taken to
propose solutions to the
issues being raised?
The analysis offers
creative and
original solutions to
the issues raised,
and represents an
outstanding
addition to the
discourse.
The analysis offers
imaginative and
authentic solutions
to the issues raised,
and represents an
excellent addition to
the discourse.
The analysis offers
thoughtful and
intuitive solutions to
the issues raised.
The analysis offers
appropriate solutions
to some of the issues
raised.
The analysis offers
inappropriate
solutions to the
issues raised.
The analysis offers
unclear or irrelevant
solutions.
The analysis does
not offer solutions to
the issues raised.
Language/Mechanics/Professi
onalism
Has the vocabulary and
expression for formal academic
writing within this discourse been
used? Has the work been edited
for lapses in spelling, grammar,
or sentence construction?
The writing
demonstrates
meticulous use of
language and a
sophisticated
command of the
vocabulary suited to
the analysis of
.
Expression is
eloquent, with no
lapses in grammar,
spelling or sentence
construction.
The writing
demonstrates precise
use of language and a
well-developed
knowledge of the
vocabulary suited to
the analysis of
.
Expression is fluent,
with no lapses in
grammar, spelling
or sentence
construction.
The writing
demonstrates careful
use of language and a
developed knowledge of
the vocabulary suited to
the analysis of .
Expression is clear,
with no significant
lapses in grammar,
spelling or sentence
construction.
The writing demonstrates
clear use of language,
and an appropriate
knowledge of the
vocabulary suited to the
analysis of
.
Expression is
readable, with only
minor lapses in
grammar, spelling and
sentence construction.
The writing
demonstrates mostly
clear use of language,
and an initial
knowledge of the
vocabulary suited to
the analysis of
Expression is mostly
readable, with few
significant lapses in
grammar, spelling
and sentence
construction.
The writing is not
readily
comprehensible, and
does not demonstrate
knowledge of the
vocabulary suited to
the analysis of
.
Expression is difficult
to read, with multiple
significant lapses in
grammar, spelling
and sentence
construction.
The writing is
incomprehensible,
with inappropriate
vocabulary, and an
inadequate
knowledge of the
English language.
Referencing
Has broad research been
conducted, in order to
achieve a synthesis of
personal ideas and those of
the extant literature? Have
the researched sources
The writing shows a
sophisticated
understanding of the
requirements of
academic referencing
technique. All
sources are
accurately
referenced, and
The writing shows a
highly developed
understanding of the
requirements of
academic referencing
technique. All sources
are accurately
referenced and quotes
are effectively
The writing shows a
good understanding of
the requirements of
academic referencing
technique. All sources
are referenced and
quotes are fluently
incorporated. The
bibliography is correctly
The writing shows an
appropriate
understanding of the
requirements of
academic referencing
technique. Sources are
referenced and quotes
are mostly smoothly
incorporated. The
The writing shows an
inappropriate
understanding of the
requirements of
academic referencing
technique. Most
sources are
referenced and some
quotes are
The writing shows little
to no understanding of
the requirements of
academic referencing
technique. Sources are
not referenced and
quotes incorporated
incorrectly. The
bibliography is
The writing does not
incorporate sufficient
credible resources
correctly.
been referenced correctly,
both within the document,
and in the reference list??
quotes are fluently
incorporated. The
bibliography is
formatted correctly
and evidences an
outstanding breadth
of
independent
research.
incorporated. The
bibliography is correct
and evidences an
excellent breadth of
research.
formatted with a good
number of sources.
bibliography is correctly
formatted with an
adequate number of
sources.
incorporated
correctly. The
bibliography is
correctly formatted
with an inadequate
number of sources.
incorrectly formatted,
with only a few
questionable sources.