Case study analysis rubric

Criterion A
The student identifies the issue
5 The main problem of the case study is clearly identified and stated

4 Circumstantial problems derivative from the main issue are identified but the
main problem is implied

3 Additional problems related to circumstantial problems are implied

2 General issues about the case study are stated

1 No specific problem is identified

Criterion B
Analysis and evaluation
5 Presents insightful and thorough analysis of all issues identified, focusing on the
main problem

4 Presents thorough analysis of most issues identified, focusing on the main

problem

3 Presents thorough analysis of most issues identified

2 Presents superficial analysis of some issues.

1 Presents an incomplete analysis of the issues identified

Criterion C
Tool application and relation to class concepts
5 Makes appropriate and powerful connections between the issues identified and
concepts studied in class and analytical tools (as required)

4 Makes appropriate connections between the issues identified and concepts

studied in class and uses analytical tools (as required)

3 Makes appropriate yet vague connections between issues and concepts yet
somewhat complies analytical tools.

2 Makes vague connections between issues and concepts and fails to complete
fulfill analytical tool requirement

1 Makes little or connection between issues and concepts and fails to comply with
analytical tool requirement

Criterion D
Recommendations
5 Presents detailed and realistic and appropriate recommendations clearly
supported by the information presented and concepts acquired

4 Presents specific and realistic recommendations supported by the information

presented and concepts acquired

3 Presents realistic or appropriate recommendations supported by the

information presented and concepts acquired

2 Presents realistic or appropriate recommendations vaguely supported by the

information presented and concepts acquired
 1 Presents recommendations that fail to be realistic or appropriate

Criterion E
Writing mechanics - Style – Language use - clarity
5 Clear and specific introduction and conclusion are established, relevant and
logical organization are developed. No grammar or spelling errors are observed

4 Writing is accomplished in terms of clarity and logical organization. Contains

few grammar or spelling errors .

3 Writing accomplishes clarity yet lacks organization, significant grammar and

spelling mistakes

2 Writing lacks clarity of ideas contain numerous grammar and spelling errors

1 Writing is unfocused and rambling, contains serious grammar and spelling

errors