iRubric: Written case analysis assessment rubric

The analysis of issues is shallow or contains major flaws

The analysis of issues is mostly accurate, but lacking in depth OR The theoretical knowledge is not applied to the analysis or is applied inappropriately

The analysis of the issues is thoughtful, thorough, and appropriately applies theoretical knowledge and practical experience

Recommends a course of action without identifying alternatives

Identifies some alternative courses of action available to the protagonist but does not identify some important possibilities; AND/OR thoroughly analyzes some but not all identified alternatives

Identifies several alternative courses of action available to the protagonist and analyzes each alternative thoroughly

It is not reasonable to expect that the actors in the case could execute the recommendations

It is reasonable to expect that the actors in the case could execute the main recommendations

It is entirely reasonable to expect that the actors in the case could execute the recommendations

Recommendations for action reflect severe lack of understanding and/or application of principled leadership

Recommendations for action reflect some understanding and/or application of principled leadership

Recommendations for action reflect thorough understanding and application of principled leadership

Frequent or consistent improper English grammar, syntax, and/or usage.

Occasional improper English grammar, syntax, and/or usage.

Proper English grammar, syntax, and/or usage.

No use of formatting to enhance the text.

Modest use of bullet points, headings, and other formatting to structure the content, but not in a way that enhances its clarity.

Uses bullet points, heading, and other formatting to structure the content and enhance its clarity.