The assignment is about Cost volume profit analysis and Capital bugeting. Instructions: With the opening of UCW’s new downtown Vancouver House, you are to provide an investment recommendation on a 2,
UCW – Spring Term
ACCT Managerial Accounting 621.
Assessment Rubrics
Written Communication Assessment: Guideline | |||
1 Did not meet expectations | 2 Met expectations | 3 Exceeded expectations | |
Writing Conventions (grammar, word use, punctuation, mechanics) | Frequent grammatical errors and misspellings inhibit readability, Informal language, abbreviations and slang are used | Few grammatical errors and misspellings (e.g. three or fewer per page) Correct verb tense used Paragraphs flow from one to another Active voice pervasive | Free of grammatical errors and misspellings Effective verb tense used Uses phrases and construction that delight as well as inform the reader Primarily active voice |
Overall Effectiveness of Piece (professional appearance, expression and format) | Not formatted to Specifications, Lacking professional appearance | Formatting is generally correct, acceptable professional appearance. | Assigned format followed explicitly: Exceptional professional appearance |
Critical Thinking and Written Analyses Rubric – Scale Description/Guideline
Levels | |||
Criteria | 1 Did Not Meet Expectations | 2 Met Expectations | 3 Exceeded Expectations |
Clarity | Writing is not clear. It is difficult to understand points being made. The writing lacks transitions, and few examples and/or illustrations are provided to support explanation or recommendations. | Writing is generally well organized and understood. Transitions are used to facilitate clarity. Some examples and/illustrations are used to support explanation or recommendations. | Writing is succinct, precise, effectively organized and without ambiguity. Transitions, explanation and elaboration are extensive to elucidate points. Detailed illustrations and/or examples are used to support explanation or recommendations. |
Relevance | Critical issues/questions are omitted or ignored in the writing. | Most of the critical issues/questions are addressed in the writing. | All critical issues/questions are addressed completely in the writing |
Depth of Discussion | Ignores bias; Omits arguments Misrepresents issues; Excludes data; Includes but does not detect inconsistencies of information; Ideas contain unnecessary gaps, repetition or extraneous details; Sees no arguments and overlooks differences | Detects bias; Recognizes arguments; Categorizes content; Paraphrases data; Sufficient detail to support conclusions and/or recommendations | Analysis includes insightful questions; Refutes bias; Discusses issues thoroughly; Critiques content; Values Information ; Examines inconsistances; Offers extensive detail to support conclusions and recommendations; Suggests solutions or implementation |
Breadth of Discussion | Omits arguments or perspectives; Misses major content areas/concepts; Presents few options | Covers the breadth of the topic without being superfluous | Considers multiple perspectives; Thoroughly delves into the issues/questions; Thoroughly discusses facts relevant to the issues |
Integration of all Elements of Reasoning | Fails to draw conclusions or conclusions rely on author’s authority rather than strength of presentation; Draws faulty conclusions; Shows intellectual dishonesty | Formulates clear conclusions with adequate support | Assimilates and critically reviews information, uses reasonable judgment, and provides balanced, well justified conclusions |
Internal Consistency | There is little integration across the sections of the paper. Several inconsistencies or contradictions exist. Few of the issues, recommendation and explanations make sense and are well integrated. | Sections of the paper are generally well linked/connected. Only minor contradictions exist. Most of the issues, recommendations and explanations make sense and are well integrated. | All sections of the paper are linked. There are no contradictions in the writing. All issues, recommendations and explanations make sense and are well integrated |
Values: Level 1: 10%, Level 2: 50% and Level 3: 100%