Case Study Rubric (40 points possible per case study) Exemplary (1315 points) Successfully follows Case

Study instructions. Demonstrates exceptional ability to engage in scholarly thinking and writing in addressing the subject areas the student is asked to complete. Demonstrates investigatory and research skills to complete specified components of the Case Study. Exemplary (910 points) The document is well organized. The format is easy to follow, flows smoothly from one idea to another, and logically conveys the key ideas. The style remains consistent. Presents a clear connection to the concepts and applies the research to the case study. Exemplary (5 points) Style and Grammar 5 points maximum Follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style exhibiting higher levels of critical thinking than Acceptable (912 points) Follows Case Study instructions. Demonstrates higher levels of thinking and writing in addressing the subject areas the student is asked to complete. Minimal Acceptance (08 points) Does not follow instructions specific to the Case Study. Does not demonstrate scholarly thinking and writing in addressing the subject areas the student is asked to complete.

Critical Thinking 15 points maximum

Acceptable (78 points) The document is presented in a thoughtful manner; there is an overall organization and most transitions are easy to follow, but at times ideas are unclear. Applies most of the concepts from the research throughout the document. Acceptable (4 points) Mostly follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style exhibiting higher levels of critical

Organization 10 points maximum

Minimal Acceptance (06 points) The document is inconsistent and at times unorganized; format is difficult to follow; transitions of ideas are abrupt and distracting. Does not mention or apply the concepts from the research throughout the document. Minimal Acceptance (03 points) Does not follow APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style exhibiting higher

Application 10 points maximum

memory/recall. Communicates in a cohesive, logical style.

thinking than memory/recall. Mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style.

levels of critical thinking than memory/recall. Does not communicate in a cohesive, logical style.