MBA Conference

Phase Three Grading Rubric

Topic 1 2 3 4 Score
Strategic analysis Not covered all the subtopics or Write up consists of information gathered from various resources with no analysis or no summary of the analysis provided. All subtopics are covered including the summary but the analysis is sparse. The write up consists of information gathered from various resources with some sporadic analysis. All topics covered including summary and the analysis is at a moderate level. The write up consists of parts that are analyzed well but some parts are not analyzed. The write up consists of all the deliverables completed. The write up consists of thorough analysis for all the subtopics in this area.  
SWOT analysis Incomplete. Does not cover all topics or no summary of the analysis. All topics including the summary is covered but there is very little analysis of the SWOT or the analysis does not logically flow from the external and internal analysis. Good level of analysis and the write up logically flows from the external and internal analysis for the most part. Excellent analysis of SWOT; The write up reflects an excellent understanding of SWOT analysis and the analysis is completely based on the external and internal analysis.  
Completeness The project does not include all the topics and subtopics identified in the individual project guidelines for phase III; does not have a table of contents with page numbers. The project is complete but does not have a professional look (not formatted correctly; used uneven fonts; lots of spelling mistakes/grammar mistakes. The project is complete and professionally done. Only a few spelling or grammar mistakes. The project is complete and professionally done with no grammar or spelling mistakes.  
Value Chain Analysis The quality of analysis is poor, incomplete and may apply the wrong models The quality of analysis is fair, may be incomplete or may misapply the models The quality of analysis is good, the models applied well, but one or more unit of analysis may detract The quality of the analysis is excellent. The industry, firm and its issues are well articulated  
Structure Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around. Few or weak transitions, many paragraphs without topic sentences Somewhat clear, frequently jumps around, often transitions are weak, some topics sentences are missing or vague Generally clear and appropriate, though may wander occasionally. May have a few unclear transitions, or a few paragraphs without strong topic sentences. Evident, understandable, appropriate for analysis. Excellent transitions from point to point. Paragraphs support solid topic sentences  

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