Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## TransactionalCareAssignment.docx
– ## Rubric-TransitionalCareApplicationRolesandOrganizationalStructure.pdf
**## TransactionalCareAssignment.docx**
Access the "Allied Health Community" media. Read the Transitional Care Scenario for this course and complete the following assignment:
Put yourself in Kaila's shoes. As a new CEO of an organization, you have recognized that designation of power has been an issue in the past. As a result, this is creating obstacles for you and your vision. Create a plan of action in an essay format of 300 to 500 words that you would use to regain control of the organization and employees, while still moving forward with a specific vision. In the plan, include:
1. How will you differentiate the daily duties between your roles as a manager and a leader? Provide clear separation of duties.
2. What are the sources of power within the organization and how does it determine the organizational structure?
3. Discuss how you will address the management issues present with the existing staff as well as the CFO and CIO.
4. Discuss a leadership style you will use to move the organization into a plan that will implement a shared network.
**## Rubric-TransitionalCareApplicationRolesandOrganizationalStructure.pdf**
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Transitional Care Application: Roles and Organizational Structure – Rubric
Total 70
points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Roles of Leadership
Roles of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
differences of the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and does not
provide information about
the separation of duties.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the differences of
the daily duties between
the role of a manager and
the role of a leader, and
provides little information
about the separation of
duties.
9.45 points
The essay includes the
basic differences of the
daily duties between the
role of a manager and the
role of a leader, and
provides a separation of
duties but with limited
information.
10.71 points
The essay thoroughly
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides a
separation of duties.
12.6 points
The essay skillfully
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides
clear separation of duties.
Sources of Power
Sources of Power
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
sources of power within
the organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks sources.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the sources of
power within the
organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks relevant
sources.
9.45 points
The essay includes a basic
description of the sources
of power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes some
relevant sources.
10.71 points
The essay clearly describes
the sources of power
within the organization and
how it determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
12.6 points
The essay innovatively
describes the sources of
power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
Management Issues in an
Organization
Management Issues in an
Organization
0 points
The essay does not include
a sufficient discussion of
how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff or the CFO and CIO.
7.74 points
The essay does not clearly
discuss how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
8.93 points
The essay includes a basic
discussion of how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
10.12 points
The essay clearly and
concisely discusses how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
11.9 points
The essay substantially
discusses how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
Shared Networks
Shared Networks
0 points
The essay does not
adequately discuss a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
7.74 points
The essay minimally
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
8.93 points
The essay includes a
generic discussion of a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
10.12 points
The essay thoroughly
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
11.9 points
The essay thoroughly and
insightfully discusses a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.19 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
3.68 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
4.17 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
4.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
3.64 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
4.2 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
4.76 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
5.6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence 0 points 2.28 points 2.63 points 2.98 points 3.5 points
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Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.28 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
2.63 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.98 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
3.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.28 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.63 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.98 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
3.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## Rubric-TransitionalCareApplicationRolesandOrganizationalStructure.pdf**
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Transitional Care Application: Roles and Organizational Structure – Rubric
Total 70
points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Roles of Leadership
Roles of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
differences of the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and does not
provide information about
the separation of duties.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the differences of
the daily duties between
the role of a manager and
the role of a leader, and
provides little information
about the separation of
duties.
9.45 points
The essay includes the
basic differences of the
daily duties between the
role of a manager and the
role of a leader, and
provides a separation of
duties but with limited
information.
10.71 points
The essay thoroughly
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides a
separation of duties.
12.6 points
The essay skillfully
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides
clear separation of duties.
Sources of Power
Sources of Power
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
sources of power within
the organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks sources.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the sources of
power within the
organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks relevant
sources.
9.45 points
The essay includes a basic
description of the sources
of power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes some
relevant sources.
10.71 points
The essay clearly describes
the sources of power
within the organization and
how it determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
12.6 points
The essay innovatively
describes the sources of
power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
Management Issues in an
Organization
Management Issues in an
Organization
0 points
The essay does not include
a sufficient discussion of
how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff or the CFO and CIO.
7.74 points
The essay does not clearly
discuss how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
8.93 points
The essay includes a basic
discussion of how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
10.12 points
The essay clearly and
concisely discusses how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
11.9 points
The essay substantially
discusses how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
Shared Networks
Shared Networks
0 points
The essay does not
adequately discuss a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
7.74 points
The essay minimally
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
8.93 points
The essay includes a
generic discussion of a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
10.12 points
The essay thoroughly
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
11.9 points
The essay thoroughly and
insightfully discusses a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.19 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
3.68 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
4.17 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
4.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
3.64 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
4.2 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
4.76 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
5.6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence 0 points 2.28 points 2.63 points 2.98 points 3.5 points
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Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.28 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
2.63 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.98 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
3.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.28 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.63 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.98 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
3.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## TransactionalCareAssignment.docx**
Access the "Allied Health Community" media. Read the Transitional Care Scenario for this course and complete the following assignment:
Put yourself in Kaila's shoes. As a new CEO of an organization, you have recognized that designation of power has been an issue in the past. As a result, this is creating obstacles for you and your vision. Create a plan of action in an essay format of 300 to 500 words that you would use to regain control of the organization and employees, while still moving forward with a specific vision. In the plan, include:
1. How will you differentiate the daily duties between your roles as a manager and a leader? Provide clear separation of duties.
2. What are the sources of power within the organization and how does it determine the organizational structure?
3. Discuss how you will address the management issues present with the existing staff as well as the CFO and CIO.
4. Discuss a leadership style you will use to move the organization into a plan that will implement a shared network.
**## Rubric-TransitionalCareApplicationRolesandOrganizationalStructure.pdf**
11/22/25, 5:21 PM
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Transitional Care Application: Roles and Organizational Structure – Rubric
Total 70
points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Roles of Leadership
Roles of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
differences of the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and does not
provide information about
the separation of duties.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the differences of
the daily duties between
the role of a manager and
the role of a leader, and
provides little information
about the separation of
duties.
9.45 points
The essay includes the
basic differences of the
daily duties between the
role of a manager and the
role of a leader, and
provides a separation of
duties but with limited
information.
10.71 points
The essay thoroughly
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides a
separation of duties.
12.6 points
The essay skillfully
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides
clear separation of duties.
Sources of Power
Sources of Power
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
sources of power within
the organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks sources.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the sources of
power within the
organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks relevant
sources.
9.45 points
The essay includes a basic
description of the sources
of power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes some
relevant sources.
10.71 points
The essay clearly describes
the sources of power
within the organization and
how it determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
12.6 points
The essay innovatively
describes the sources of
power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
Management Issues in an
Organization
Management Issues in an
Organization
0 points
The essay does not include
a sufficient discussion of
how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff or the CFO and CIO.
7.74 points
The essay does not clearly
discuss how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
8.93 points
The essay includes a basic
discussion of how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
10.12 points
The essay clearly and
concisely discusses how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
11.9 points
The essay substantially
discusses how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
Shared Networks
Shared Networks
0 points
The essay does not
adequately discuss a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
7.74 points
The essay minimally
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
8.93 points
The essay includes a
generic discussion of a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
10.12 points
The essay thoroughly
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
11.9 points
The essay thoroughly and
insightfully discusses a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.19 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
3.68 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
4.17 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
4.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
3.64 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
4.2 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
4.76 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
5.6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence 0 points 2.28 points 2.63 points 2.98 points 3.5 points
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Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.28 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
2.63 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.98 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
3.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.28 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.63 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.98 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
3.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## TransactionalCareAssignment.docx**
Access the "Allied Health Community" media. Read the Transitional Care Scenario for this course and complete the following assignment:
Put yourself in Kaila's shoes. As a new CEO of an organization, you have recognized that designation of power has been an issue in the past. As a result, this is creating obstacles for you and your vision. Create a plan of action in an essay format of 300 to 500 words that you would use to regain control of the organization and employees, while still moving forward with a specific vision. In the plan, include:
1. How will you differentiate the daily duties between your roles as a manager and a leader? Provide clear separation of duties.
2. What are the sources of power within the organization and how does it determine the organizational structure?
3. Discuss how you will address the management issues present with the existing staff as well as the CFO and CIO.
4. Discuss a leadership style you will use to move the organization into a plan that will implement a shared network.
**## Rubric-TransitionalCareApplicationRolesandOrganizationalStructure.pdf**
11/22/25, 5:21 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Transitional Care Application: Roles and Organizational Structure – Rubric
Total 70
points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Roles of Leadership
Roles of Leadership
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
differences of the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and does not
provide information about
the separation of duties.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the differences of
the daily duties between
the role of a manager and
the role of a leader, and
provides little information
about the separation of
duties.
9.45 points
The essay includes the
basic differences of the
daily duties between the
role of a manager and the
role of a leader, and
provides a separation of
duties but with limited
information.
10.71 points
The essay thoroughly
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides a
separation of duties.
12.6 points
The essay skillfully
differentiates the daily
duties between the role of
a manager and the role of
a leader, and provides
clear separation of duties.
Sources of Power
Sources of Power
0 points
The essay does not
adequately describe the
sources of power within
the organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks sources.
8.19 points
The essay does not clearly
describe the sources of
power within the
organization or how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay lacks relevant
sources.
9.45 points
The essay includes a basic
description of the sources
of power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes some
relevant sources.
10.71 points
The essay clearly describes
the sources of power
within the organization and
how it determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
12.6 points
The essay innovatively
describes the sources of
power within the
organization and how it
determines the
organizational structure.
The essay includes relevant
and supportive sources.
Management Issues in an
Organization
Management Issues in an
Organization
0 points
The essay does not include
a sufficient discussion of
how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff or the CFO and CIO.
7.74 points
The essay does not clearly
discuss how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
8.93 points
The essay includes a basic
discussion of how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
10.12 points
The essay clearly and
concisely discusses how to
address management
issues present with an
existing staff as well as the
CFO and CIO.
11.9 points
The essay substantially
discusses how to address
management issues
present with an existing
staff as well as the CFO and
CIO.
Shared Networks
Shared Networks
0 points
The essay does not
adequately discuss a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
7.74 points
The essay minimally
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
8.93 points
The essay includes a
generic discussion of a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
10.12 points
The essay thoroughly
discusses a leadership style
to move the organization
into a plan that will
implement a shared
network.
11.9 points
The essay thoroughly and
insightfully discusses a
leadership style to move
the organization into a plan
that will implement a
shared network.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
3.19 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
3.68 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
4.17 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
4.9 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
3.64 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
4.2 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
4.76 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
5.6 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence 0 points 2.28 points 2.63 points 2.98 points 3.5 points
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Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
2.28 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
2.63 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2.98 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
3.5 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.28 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.63 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.98 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
3.5 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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