Question: Select a region of the world. Research current events and discuss how economic, political, and social changes will impact growth in the region. Write a short paper summarizing your findings.
Short Paper/Case Study Analysis Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Short papers should use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according
to a discipline-appropriate citation method. Page-length requirements: 1–2 pages (undergraduate courses) or 2–4 pages (graduate courses).
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements
Main Elements
Inquiry and Analysis
Integration and
Application
Critical Thinking
Research
Writing
(Mechanics/Citations)
Exemplary (100%)
Includes all of the main
elements and requirements
and cites multiple examples to
illustrate each element
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of multiple
concepts
All of the course concepts are
correctly applied
Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
No errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Proficient (90%)
Includes most of the main
elements and requirements
and cites many examples to
illustrate each element
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of some
concepts
Most of the course concepts
are correctly applied
Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence
Needs Improvement (70%)
Includes some of the main
elements and requirements
Not Evident (0%)
Does not include any of the
main elements and
requirements
Value
25
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of minimal
concepts
Some of the course concepts
are correctly applied
Draws logical conclusions, but
does not defend with evidence
Does not provide in-depth
analysis
20
Does not correctly apply any of
the course concepts
Does not draw logical
conclusions
10
Incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
Minor errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect depth
and breadth of research
Does not incorporate scholarly
resources that reflect depth
and breadth of research
15
Some errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Major errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations
Total
10
20
100%
