BAM 499 SENIOR PROJECT EVALUATION RUBRIC

Exemplary: Performance exceeds expectations

Very Good: Performance less than exemplary, but better than typical average students

Good: Average performance

Fair : Below average performance, falling short on many expectations

Poor : Failed to meet most expectations, need to retake the course

Not Applicable: The nature of the project is such that a particular item is not relevant

Quality of Content Statement of the research problem along with the motivation for undertaking the research Awareness of debates in the area of research, demonstrated by means of an extensive, intensive, and analytical review of relevant literature Reflection on how the proposed research might help to advance theoretical knowledge Discussion on how the proposed research might address a practical problem Attempt to situate the study within the different functional areas of business (marketing, finance, human resources, etc) in a way that reveals the complex interconnectedness of these areas Endeavour to bring forth the

ethical dimensions of the study Examination of the nuances of the business environment (social, cultural, political, economic, technological, etc) within which the research problem is to be tackled Suitability of the methodology adopted for the study Fulfillment of data gathering and processing requirements as stipulated by the chosen methodology Rigor in the analysis and interpretation of data Degree to which the findings help solve the proposed research problem Recognition of the limitations of the study Identification of avenues for further research Quality of Written Report Clarity in the use of English language Use of proper spelling and grammar Use of APA style Continuity and constancy of purpose from beginning to end Inclusion of required appendices in the report Quality of Oral Presentation Appropriate use of multimedia

presentation aids Streamlined flow of ideas Clarity of spoken English Quality of responses to the questions raised by the audience Management of time allotted for presentation Nonverbal cues (eye contact, body language, poise, etc) Other Miscellaneous Items Demonstrated self-direction Relation of the project to personal and professional goals Project management skills Interaction with the supervisor Participation in the live sessions Efforts to communicate the findings to the wider population (via social media, trade publications, academic journals, etc)

Prepared by: Babu P George, Associate Professor, Alaska Pacific University