Case Study-Leading Strategic Change at Davita

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GRADES	"A" range: Outstanding achievement; significantly exceeds standards 90-100 %	"B" range: Commendable achievement; exceeds standards for course 80-89 %	"C" range: Acceptable, solid achievement; meets standards for course. 70-79%	"D" range: Marginal achievement; only meets minimum standards (Note: The "D" grade is a passing grade). 60-69 %	"F" range: Failure to meet minimum standards (Work that is not of "passing quality" should receive grade "F"). 0-59 %
(15 possible points) APPROACH TO CONTENT	13.5-15 pts. Unique topic or unique treatment of topic, takes risks with content; fresh approach.	12-13.4 pts. Specific, original focus, content well handled. Significance of content is clearly conveyed.	11.5-11.9 pts. Retains overall focus, generally solid command of subject matter. Significance is understood.	9-11.4 pts. Topic lacks focus. Significance of content is unclear.	0-8.9 pts Ignores assignment. Lacks significance.
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(15 possible points) DEVELOPMENT	13.5-15 pts. Sophisticated, exceptional use of examples.	12-13.4 pts Good use of examples; Sufficient support exists in all key areas.	11.5-11.9 pts. Subject matter well explored but may show signs of underdevelopment. Competent use of examples.	9-11.4 pts Some ideas may lack support, elaboration. Lacks sufficient examples, or relevance of examples may be unclear.	0-8.9 pts The topic has not been developed adequately. Little or no support provided.
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(20 possible points) ORGANIZATION	18-20 pts. Original and "fluid" organization; all sentences and paragraphs contribute; sophisticated transitions between paragraphs. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence and conclusion and is unified and developed around a single point.	16-17.9 pts. Logical Organization. Has competent transitions between all sentences and paragraphs. Most paragraphs contain topic sentences/conclusions and are fairly unified and developed overall.	14-15.9 pts. Structure is solid, but an occasional sentence or paragraph may lack focus. Transitions between paragraphs occur but may lack originality. Most paragraphs contain topic sentences/conclusions and are satisfactorily unified and developed.	12-13.9 pts. Organization is difficult to follow. Lacks logical flow of ideas. Paragraphs may not include clear topic sentences and conclusions and may lack unity and development.	0-11.9 pts. Absence of logical structure and organization. Lacks coherence. Paragraphs do not contain the basic elements: topic sentence/conclusion, unity, and coherence. They are, therefore, difficult to follow.
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INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH (25 possible points)	22.5-25 pts. Integration of quotations and citations is sophisticated and highlights the author's argument.	20-22.4 pts. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument to enhance the flow of ideas.	17.5-19.9 pts. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument.	15-17.4 pts. Support material may not be clearly incorporated into argument.	0-14.9 pts. Includes plagiarized material (intentional or unintentional; could also result in the minimum penalty of a “0” for the entire assignment).
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COMMAND OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE (15 possible points)	13.5-15 pts. Confidence in use of standard English. Language reflects practiced or refined understanding of syntax and usage.	12-13.4 pts Conveys a strong understanding of standard English; the writer is clear in his or her attempt to articulate main points, but may demonstrate moments of "flat" or unrefined language.	11.5-11.9 pts. Competent use of language; sentences are solid but may lack development, refinement, style.	9-11.4 pts Expression is occasionally awkward (problematic sentence structure).	0-8.9 pts Sentence structure may interfere with meaning. Problems with writing at the college level.
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WRITING STYLE/ SENTENCE STRUCTURE (10 possible points)	9-10 pts. Sentences vary in structure, very few if any mechanical errors (no serious mechanical errors).	8-8.9 pts. May have a few minor mechanical errors (misplaced commas, pronoun disagreement, etc.), but no serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.).	7-7.9 pts. Occasional minor mechanical errors may occur, but do not impede clear understanding of material. No serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.).	6-6.9 pts. Mechanical errors may at times impede clear understanding of material. May have a few serious mechanical errors, but no recurring serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.)	0-5.9 pts. Recurring mechanical errors. Mechanical errors impede understanding.
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Total Score:

GRADES

"A" range: Outstanding achievement; significantly exceeds standards

90-100 %

"B" range: Commendable achievement; exceeds standards for course

80-89 %

"C" range: Acceptable, solid achievement; meets standards for course.

70-79%

"D" range: Marginal achievement; only meets minimum standards (Note: The "D" grade is a passing grade).

60-69 %

"F" range: Failure to meet minimum standards (Work that is not of "passing quality" should receive grade "F").

0-59 %

(15 possible points)

APPROACH TO CONTENT

13.5-15 pts.

Unique topic or unique treatment of topic, takes risks with content; fresh approach.

12-13.4 pts.

Specific, original focus, content well handled.

Significance of content is clearly conveyed.

11.5-11.9 pts.

Retains overall focus, generally solid command of subject matter.

Significance is understood.

9-11.4 pts.

Topic lacks focus.

Significance of content is unclear.

0-8.9 pts

Ignores assignment.

Lacks significance.

Score:

(15 possible points)

DEVELOPMENT

13.5-15 pts.

Sophisticated, exceptional use of examples.

12-13.4 pts

Good use of examples; Sufficient support exists in all key areas.

11.5-11.9 pts.

Subject matter well explored but may show signs of underdevelopment. Competent use of examples.

9-11.4 pts

Some ideas may lack support, elaboration.

Lacks sufficient examples, or relevance of examples may be unclear.

0-8.9 pts

The topic has not been developed adequately.

Little or no support provided.

Score:

(20 possible points)

ORGANIZATION

18-20 pts.

Original and "fluid" organization; all sentences and paragraphs contribute; sophisticated transitions between paragraphs.

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence and conclusion and is unified and developed around a single point.

16-17.9 pts.

Logical Organization. Has competent transitions between all sentences and paragraphs.

Most paragraphs contain topic sentences/conclusions and are fairly unified and developed overall.

14-15.9 pts.

Structure is solid, but an occasional sentence or paragraph may lack focus. Transitions between paragraphs occur but may lack originality.

Most paragraphs contain topic sentences/conclusions and are satisfactorily unified and developed.

12-13.9 pts.

Organization is difficult to follow. Lacks logical flow of ideas.

Paragraphs may not include clear topic sentences and conclusions and may lack unity and development.

0-11.9 pts.

Absence of logical structure and organization.

Lacks coherence.

Paragraphs do not contain the basic elements: topic sentence/conclusion, unity, and coherence. They are, therefore, difficult to follow.

Score:

INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH

(25 possible points)

22.5-25 pts.

Integration of quotations and citations is sophisticated and highlights the author's argument.

20-22.4 pts.

Quotations and citations are integrated into argument to enhance the flow of ideas.

17.5-19.9 pts.

Quotations and citations are integrated into argument.

15-17.4 pts.

Support material may not be clearly incorporated into argument.

0-14.9 pts.

Includes plagiarized material (intentional or unintentional; could also result in the minimum penalty of a “0” for the entire assignment).

Score:

COMMAND OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(15 possible points)

13.5-15 pts.

Confidence in use of standard English. Language reflects practiced or refined understanding of syntax and usage.

12-13.4 pts

Conveys a strong understanding of standard English; the writer is clear in his or her attempt to articulate main points, but may demonstrate moments of "flat" or unrefined language.

11.5-11.9 pts.

Competent use of language; sentences are solid but may lack development, refinement, style.

9-11.4 pts

Expression is occasionally awkward (problematic sentence structure).

0-8.9 pts

Sentence structure may interfere with meaning.

Problems with writing at the college level.

Score:

WRITING STYLE/

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

(10 possible points)

9-10 pts.

Sentences vary in structure, very few if any mechanical errors (no serious mechanical errors).

8-8.9 pts.

May have a few minor mechanical errors (misplaced commas, pronoun disagreement, etc.), but no serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.).

7-7.9 pts.

Occasional minor mechanical errors may occur, but do not impede clear understanding of material.

No serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.).

6-6.9 pts.

Mechanical errors may at times impede clear understanding of material.

May have a few serious mechanical errors, but no recurring serious mechanical errors (fragments, run-ons, comma-splices, etc.)

0-5.9 pts.

Recurring mechanical errors.

Mechanical errors impede understanding.

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Total Score:

*Scales: Sum of Points A=96-100, A-=90-95, B+=87-89, B=84-86, B-=80-83, C+=77-79, C=74-76, C-=70-73, D+= 67-69, D=64-66, D-=60-63, F=0-59