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Assignment Components (80% of Learning Assessment System Assignment (LASA) grade)

Identify one poor performance issue and at least three root causes for at least one issue.

Identification of poor performance issue is not clearly documented, and/or less than three root causes are listed or they are unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriate.

Identification of one poor performance issue is documented and three root causes are listed. However, root causes are partially clear, accurate, and appropriate.

Identification of one poor performance issue is documented and three root causes are listed that are clear, accurate, and appropriate.

Identification of one poor performance issue is documented and three root causes are listed that are clear, accurate, and appropriate.

In addition, several examples are given concerning justification.

Identify two suggestions for improvements for each of the three root causes (six total).

Less than two suggestions for improvements for each of the three root causes are identified and/or they are unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriate. They are also not based on sound research in the industry.

Two suggestions for improvements for each of the three root causes are identified and they are partially clear, accurate, and appropriate and partially based on sound research in the industry.

Two suggestions for improvements for each of the three root causes are identified and they are clear, accurate, and appropriate and based on sound research in the industry.

Two suggestions for improvements for each of the three root causes are identified and they are clear, accurate, and appropriate, based on sound research in the industry, and include several examples concerning justification.

Create a communication plan for three different audience types.

Communication plan is created for less than three different audience types and/or it is unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriate. Very little to no details are identified.

Communication plan is created for three different audience types and it is partially clear, accurate, and appropriate. Some details are identified.

Communication plan is created for three different audience types and it is clear, accurate, and appropriate. Details are appropriately identified.

Communication plan is created for three different audience types and it is clear, accurate, and appropriate. Several details are appropriately identified and several examples are given.

Create a sample of a written communication for a specific audience type.

Created sample communication is unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriate for the audience type.

Created sample communication is somewhat clear, accurate, and appropriate for the audience type.

Created sample communication is clear, accurate, and appropriate for the audience type.

Created sample communication is clear, accurate, and appropriate for the audience type. In addition, many minor details are identified.

Determine two strategies on motivating and incentivizing employees.

Determination of less than two strategies on motivating and incentivizing employees exist and/or it is unclear, inappropriate, and not based on sound research in the industry.

Determination of two strategies on motivating and incentivizing employees exist, but it is only partially clear, appropriate, and not fully based on sound research in the industry.

Determination of two strategies on motivating and incentivizing employees exist and it is clear, appropriate, and based on sound research in the industry.

Determination of two strategies on motivating and incentivizing employees exist and it is clear, appropriate, and based on sound research in the industry.

In addition, several detailed examples are given to justify their rationale.

Identify two development strategies for the whole team.

Creation of less than two development strategies for the team is documented and/or it is unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriate. It is also not based on sound research in the industry.

Creation of less than two development strategies for the team is documented and it is only partially clear, accurate, and appropriate. It is also somewhat based on sound research in the industry.

Creation of two development strategies for the team is documented and it is clear, accurate, and appropriate. It is also based on sound research in the industry.

Creation of two strategies is documented for the team and it is clear, accurate, and appropriate. It is also based on sound research in the industry. In addition, a plan for delivery is included.

Writing Components (20 % of LASA grade)

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background information, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Used APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Used APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

Style

Audience

Word Choice

Writing often slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout.

Word choice is accurate, clear, and appropriate for the audience.

Writing remains professional in third person throughout.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.