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You must give quality answers that show mastery of the case and questions asked using clear logic and supporting facts. Also, the answers must directly answer the questions in the case.
Case analyses test the understanding of key elements of research methodology, therefore they must be thoroughly addressed.
You must use citations with references to document information obtained from sources. The key elements of research methodology, business analytics, and concepts are found in the sources listed in this syllabus (it is your duty to search for them, read, analyze, evaluate, summarize, paraphrase in your answers, and cite the authors who wrote the articles, books, term papers, memoirs, studies, etc. What it means is that you will have not less than 5 references from the listed sources.
Grammatically correct paper, no typos, and must have obviously been proofread for logic.
Questions must be typed out as headings, with follow up answers in paragraph format, and a summary or conclusion at the end of all answers as in the outline (Sample provided in Course Resources).
Case analysis must be in APA format.
Rubric
Case Analysis Grading Rubric
Case Analysis Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper Introduction
Since the first paragraph or section of a document is assumed to be the introduction of the paper, the word ‘Introduction’ is not needed. Do not begin a paper with the word ‘Introduction’ as a heading (APA, 2020, p. 47). The paper’s title should be the first heading above the first body paragraph of your paper and must be bolded
5 to >3.33 pts
Excellent
Fully interprets the significance of the subject matter and major components of the paper
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Acceptable
Adequately interprets the significance of the subject matter and major components of the paper
1.67 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Inadequately interprets the significance of the subject matter and major components of the paper
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Analysis – Body
Analysis and evaluation of a presented case using material from the textbook chapters and research, proving an in-depth understanding of International Business.
75 to >66.25 pts
Excellent
Adequate analysis with a clear, concise, and accurate presentation of information. Provides supporting research as required
66.25 to >51.25 pts
Acceptable
Adequate analysis with some deficiencies in the depth of information and quality. Identifies enough supporting research
51.25 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Inadequate analysis of the case has major deficiencies in the depth of information and quality. Identifies insufficient supporting research
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
Contextualizing the paper content.
5 to >3.33 pts
Excellent
Fully engaging. Restates the thesis, calls to action and makes predictions.
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Acceptable
Adequately engaging. Deficiencies in restating the thesis, some calls to action, and some predictions
1.67 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Inadequately engaging. Major deficiencies in restating the thesis don’t call to action and no predictions
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
Citations and References
5 to >3.33 pts
Excellent
Sources of the information correctly cited consistent style (APA), completely followed
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Acceptable
A limited number of errors involving citing sources of information; consistent style (APA), mostly followed
1.67 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Sources incorrectly cited; consistent style (APA) not followed
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation
Grammar and spellings
5 to >3.33 pts
Excellent
Grammatically correct, no typos, proofread for logic. No copy and paste
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Acceptable
A limited number of grammatical mistakes, and typos. Limited copy and paste
1.67 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Major grammatical mistakes and typos. Major copy and paste
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
Style Writing
5 to >3.33 pts
Excellent
Conforms to APA style of writing
3.33 to >1.67 pts
Acceptable
Limited conformity to APA style of writing
1.67 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Nonconformity to APA style of writing
5 pts
