EVALUATION/RECOMMENDATION PAPER
In Objective 11, Evaluating Options, the text notes that there are always trade-offs among competing needs and options. In Exercise PS2-Y11 you used the knowledge you have gained so far to evaluate four possible solutions to the problem that educational tours are not very popular. First you compared the options, and then you gave ranking and relative weights to the options. The comparisons, rankings, and weights you used were based in your experience and on your perspective. In Part 3 you were introduced to Thinking Critically. In an office environment you would be expected to write out your recommendation and present your reasoning for selecting it. You would then need to be prepared to defend your choice against the perspectives of your fellow employees.
Using your work in Exercise PS2-Y11 and the perspectives you gained in Part 3: Thinking Critically, write a paper (minimum of 1 ½ pages, 1” margins, size 12 font, double-spaced, do not right justify, do not add extra spaces to create the illusion of a longer paper) addressing the following:
Which of the four solutions do you think will be the best one to improve the popularity of Quest Specialty Travel’s educational tours?
What is your reasoning for rating your solution higher than the others? In other words, why is your solution likely to be more effective than the other three?
Why are the other three solutions not as likely to be effective? That is to say, what are the weaknesses of the other three options?
I will check the length and other requirements. When you have completed your paper, submit it to the Dropbox.
RUBRIC – EVALUATION/RECOMMENDATION PAPER
Assessment Method – Grading Rubric
Required Performance: Level 2
Late Assignments are not accepted.
A total of 50 points are available.
Criteria
Level 3
50 points
Level 2
35 points
Level 1
0 points
Timeliness
Posted during assignment period.
5 points
Not Posted during assignment period.
0 points
Not Posted during assignment period.
0 points
Requirements, Grammar, Punctuation, Format, and Spelling
Meets professional standards – has very few errors.
5 points
Has multiple errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but partially meets professional standards.
3 points
Has many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that cause the paper to fail to meet professional standards.
0 points
Provides a substantive evaluation and defense of recommendation.
Thoroughly addresses the questions posed in a way that clearly demonstrates reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
40 points
Adequately addresses the questions posed in a way that sufficiently demonstrates reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
30 points
Does not adequately address the question in a way that sufficiently demonstrates reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
0 points
Overall Score
Level 3
45 points or more
Level 2
30 points or more
Less than 30 points
