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Component Point Value Excellent 90-100% Above Average 83-89% Acceptable 73-80% Needs Improvement 63 – 72% Unacceptable <63% Problem statement 100 The problem or issue to be addressed is clearly stated and is supported by at least one reference. The problem is thoroughly described and it is clear who is affected by the problem/issue and why it should be addressed. The problem or issue to be addressed is clearly stated and supported by at least one reference. It is described in enough detail so that it is clear why the problem should be addressed. The problem or issue is stated and is supported by at least one reference. There is some evidence of why the problem should be addressed. The problem or issue is stated but not supported by a reference. Some evidence is provided, but it may not be be clear why the problem should be addressed. The problem or issue to be addressed is not clear. The author does not explain why the issue is a problem, or it is not clear why it is important to address the issue. Organization 75 An organization that can benefit from the project is identified and described in detail. It is clear why and how the organization could benefit from the project. A contact at the organization may be identified. An organization that can benefit from the project is identified. The organization is described in some detail. It is clear why the organization could benefit from the project. A contact at the organization may be identified. An organization that can benefit from the project is identified and somewhat described. It is clear why the organization could benefit from the project. An organization that can benefit from the project is identified. Some argument is made for why the organization could benefit from the project, but it may not be obvious or well explained. An organization that can benefit from the project is not identified or the organization that is identified does not make sense. It is not be clear how the organization could benefit from the project. Literature review 100 At least 10 peer reviewed references are reviewed. The literature review synthesizes the information from the articles, relating it to the problem. At least one theory is introduced and applied to the problem. The literature review supports and explains the problem or issue and may provide the basis for the recommendations. At least 10 peer reviewed references are reviewed. The literature review synthesizes the information from the articles. At least one theory is introduced and applied to the problem. The literature review supports the problem or issue and may provide the basis for the recommendations. At least 10 references are reviewed, but all may not be peer-reviewed references. The literature review summarizes the information from the refereences and somewhat applies it to the problem. At least one theory is introduced but it may not be clear how it relates to the problem. The literature review is related to the problem or issue and may provide the basis for the recommendations. More than 6 references are reviewed, but all may not be peer-reviewed references. The literature review summarizes the information from the articles and may apply it to the problem. A theory may not be introduced, or the theory included does not relate to the problem. The literature review is somewhat related to the problem or issue. Fewer than 6 references are reviewed, and all may not be peer-reviewed references. The literature review may summarize the information from the references or may use extensive quotes from the references. A theory is not introduced. The literature review may or may not be related to the problem or issue. Recommendations 100 At least two recommendations are thoroughly described, supported by references and related to the theory introduced in the literature review. The recommendations are specific to the organization identified, and it is clear how the organization may benefit from the recommendations. At least two recommendations are described and supported by references. The theory introduced in the literature review is applied in the recommendations. The recommendations are specific to the organization identified. At least two recommendations are proposed. The theory introduced in the literature review is mentioned in the recommendations. The recommendations are specific to the organization identified. At least one viable recommendations is proposed. The theory introduced in the literature review may or may not be mentioned in the recommendations, or it is unclear how the theory relates to the recommendation. It may not be clear how the recommendations would be applied to the organization identified. No recommendations are proposed or the recommendation proposed is not viable. No theory is applied. It may not be clear how the recommendations would be applied to the organization identified. Implementation plan 50 The implementation plan for one recommendation is detailed with goals, action plan steps, timeline, and budget, if applicable. The implementation is reasonable. Limitations and challenges are included in the description. The implementation plan for one recommendation is included in sufficient detail to effectively implement the recommendation. The implementation plan is reasonable and specific to the organization identified. Limitations and challenges may be included in the description. The implementation plan for one recommendation is described to give a general idea of what implementation would involve. The implementation plan is reasonable and clearly relates to the organization identified. The implementation plan for one recommendation is basically described without a lot of detail. The implementation plan is not clear or may not be reasonable. The plan includes reference to the organization identified. No implementation plan is presented, or the implementation plan is not reasonable. It is not clear how the plan relates to the organization identified. Style 75 The paper uses correct APA format in headings, citations, reference page, figures, page numbers, etc. There are few spelling and grammatical errors. Sentence structure and organization are excellent. Writing is concise and clear. Use of first person is minimal. The paper uses correct APA format in headings, citations, reference page, figures, page numbers, etc. There are few spelling and grammatical errors. Sentence structure and organization are above average. Writing is clear. Use of first person is minimal. The paper uses mostly correct APA format in headings, citations, reference page, figures, page numbers, etc. There are some spelling and grammatical errors. Sentence structure and organization are average. There may be some instances of choppy or run-on sentences, or other organizational isses but not enough to detract from the content of the paper. Use of first person is minimal. There are several errors in correct APA format in headings, citations, reference page, figures, page numbers, etc. There are several spelling and grammatical errors. Sentence structure and organization are below average. Writing clarity and other organizational issues begin to detract from the content of the paper. The writer may overly use opionion or first person in writing. There are many errors in correct APA format in headings, citations, reference page, figures, page numbers, etc. The spelling and grammatical errors, organization and other errors detract from the content of the paper. The writer may overly use opinion or first person in writing. Total 500