HRMN 300 - FINAL ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Exceeds Expectations
10 / Meets Expectations
8 / Meets Some Expectations
7 / Does not meet Expectations
6 / Not included / Total Point Values & Comments
Addresses a minimum of three (3) factors/trends for further
analysis. / Effectively addresses three factors / trends for further analysis. Makes strong, logical connections. / Addresses the three factors / trends for further analysis; however, makes some indistinct or incomplete connections regarding relevance and workplace connections / Identifies some of the three factors / trends for further analysis; elements are missing or inappropriately identified. / Doesn’t identify at least three factors / trends for further analysis. The elements are loosely connected; linkages not made; fails to identify relevance.
Discuss what you believe will have the most influence on the importance of these factors/trends to the future of HR in general, and for a specific industry in which you are currently employed or would like to be employed / Effectively addresses three factors / trends that will have the most influence to the future of HR in general for a specific industry. / Although the author selects threefactors, the author does not completely address the importance of the trends thoroughly on HR in general and in a specific industry. The paper is somewhat associated with the impact on HR. Makes some logical connections. / Although the author selects threefactors, the author does not the author does not effectively address the importance of the trends thoroughly on HR in general and in a specific industry. The paper is somewhat associated with the impact on HRM. Makes few logical connections / The author selects factors that are not part of the focus of this assignment. The author does not effectively address the questions. The paper is not associated with the impact on HRM or in a specific industry. Makes few to no logical connections
Address how might these factors or trends positively influence or impact the future of HR is general and in the industry which you have selected / Identifieshow these factors/trends might positively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. Makes logical connections. / Identifiesless strongly how these factors/trends might positively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. Makes some logical connections. / Weakly identifieshow these factors/trends might positively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected; and makes some logical connections. / Marginally identifies how these factors/trends might positively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. However, makes no logical connections.
How might these factors negatively influence or impact the future of HR is general and in the industry which you have selected? / Identifieshow these factors/trends might negatively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. Makes logical connection / Identifiesless strongly how these factors/trends might negatively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. and makes some logical connections. / Weakly identifieshow these factors/trends might negatively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected; and makes some logical connections. / Marginally identifies how these factors/trends might negatively influence or impact the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. However, makes no logical connections.
Addresses what might happen if these factors are ignored or not taken seriously in terms of the future of HR is general and in the industry which you have selected. / Comprehensively addresses what might happen if these factors are ignored or not taken seriously for the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. / Addresses what might happen if these factors are ignored or not taken seriously for the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. / Weakly addresses what might happen if these factors are ignored or not taken seriously for the future of HR in general and in the industry selected. / Marginally addresses what might happen if these factors are ignored or not taken seriously for the future of HR in general and in the industry selected.
What should organizations do to prepare for the future? Be sure to include specifics for the industry you selected. / Comprehensively addresses what organizations need to do to prepare for the future based on these factors or trends selected.
Includes HR in general and the industry selected specifically. / Addresses what organizations need to do to prepare for the future based on these factors or trends selected.
Includes HR in general and the industry selected specifically. / Weakly addresses what organizations need to do to prepare for the future based on these factors or trends selected.
Includes HR in general and the industry selected specifically. / Marginally addresses what organizations need to do to prepare for the future based on these factors or trends selected.
Includes HR in general and the industry selected specifically.
Contentis supported by fact-based research
Use of current journals, publications, appropriate, and relevant sources and Web sites within the past two years / Makes strong application of current research to support topic in HR. Provides very good analysis to support objectives.
The author has identified and selected a minimum of three very appropriate and current resources from which to identify and develop recommendation. / Applies research to topic and shows analysis; although weak.
Provides analysis to support objectives.
The author has identified and selected at least two sources that are appropriate for this assignment. / Inconsistent or poor application of research and lacking sufficient analysis and integration with HRM.
Poor support of objectives.
The author has identified and selected onesource that is commercial rather than academic or from a business sources such as vendor Web sites. / The author has not identified or selected an article that is appropriate; it is commercial rather than academic or from a business sources such as vendor Web sites.
Application of research and analysis is inconsistent and fails to apply concepts from research to support relevance and lacks analysis.
Does not support objectives.
Accurate use of APA style for in-text citations and References / The paper correctly cites in-text and lists resources on the References page. If additional sources are used, they are included correctly. / The majority of in-text citations and the reference are properly cited; formatting is inconsistent / inaccurate in a few cases. / References are cited but incorrectly under APA style. The student has either used another format or incorrectly applied the APA style guidelines. / Inconsistent or missing in-text citations; fails to attribute an author’s word through APA citations.
Accurate use of grammar including verb tense, pronoun case, and possessive formats, spelling, and punctuation
Overall style and sentence structure / Paper reflects accurate grammatical usage including verb tense, pronoun case, and possessive formats.
Contains one (1) or no grammar errors.
Contains one (1) or no spelling or punctuation errors.
Paper reflects a well-structured writing style. Paper begins with an appropriate introduction and ends with an appropriate conclusion. Sentence style is appropriately varied for emphasis, and transitions are used effectively. Paragraphs contain key points. / Paper reflects grammatically correct sentence structure.
Contains three (3) or fewer grammar errors.
Excellent spelling throughout the paper.
Contains three (3) or fewer spelling or punctuation errors.
Overall, paper is well structured and organized. Sentences are clear. May occasionally overly generalize or be overly descriptive. Errors do not detract from presentation of information. / Majority of paper is grammatically correct; minor errors noted.
Contains five (5) or fewer grammar errors.
Majority of paper is spelled correctly; a few minor errors noted.
Contains five (5) or fewer spelling or punctuation errors.
Paper lacks consistent organization and structure. Some paragraphs may contain multiple topics. Some sentences may be unclear, incomplete, or may contain fragments or run-on sentences. Errors detract from presentation of information. / Inconsistent use of correct grammatical format. May be incorrect verb tenses, possessive nouns, pronoun case, or incorrect words used.
Contains more than five (5) grammar errors.
Contains more than five (5) spelling or punctuation errors.
Paper does not reflect college-level writing.
Errors throughout the paper greatly reduce the readability.
Poor organization and sentence structure. Reader has difficulty in identifying key points and following a logical flow within the information presented.
Instructions / Paper followed all instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper followed most instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper followed few instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others. / Paper did not follow instructions for formatting, headings, timely submission, file format, and file naming, and others.
100 POSSTIBLE TOTAL POINTS / /100