Examine the process involved with problem formulation.

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Instructions
Learning Objectives
Examine the process involved with problem formulation.
Apply critical thinking to problem identification.
Evaluate ethical implications of a decision.
Prompt:
Choose an editorial article from within the past 5 years (An editorial is an article that presents the writer’s opinion on an issue supported with facts) from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal or browse the library and choose an editorial that addresses a business issue that interests you.
Instructions:
Write an essay describing the following:
Citation of the article and a brief summary of its contents
What are the premise(s) in the article?
What evidence is presented? Is it credible?
Can you independently verify the evidence presented?
How are counterarguments addressed?
Does the writer represent a particular interest?
How is language used to develop the argument?
Do you detect any errors in knowledge, evidence, or thinking?
Does the writer use any types of appeals or commit any fallacies?
Overall, how compelling is this article?
Be certain to carefully research your analysis using at least 4 credible sources properly incorporated. Your submission should be 4-6 pages in length minimum and should be a thorough representation of your ability to critically think through the steps above. Use the template provided to ensure you are following APA format. This assignment is worth 14% of your final grade.
Grading Rubric:
A rubric is provided for your convenience that details how this assignment will be graded. Please review it carefully prior to submitting your assignment. If the grading rubric does not auto-populate here, please see it by visiting the Assignment details under Course Tools.
Institutional Learning Objectives Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
ILO: Specialized Knowledge
10 points
Student provides a strong introduction to the paper that gives a background of the situation and includes a strong thesis statement; provides a strong conclusion.
8 points
Student provides an introduction to the paper that gives a background and a reasonable thesis statement AND provides a good conclusion.
7 points
Student provides an introduction to the paper that gives a background but does not provide a thesis statement or the thesis statement needs work OR does not provide a conclusion.
3.75 points
Student provides an introduction to the paper but it does not give a background on the situation and no thesis statement is provided OR not conclusion is provided.
0 points
Student does not submit a paper for grading.
Score of ILO: Specialized Knowledge,
/ 10
Program Objective Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
Program Objective
20 points
Identified and discussed 90-99% of the questions/concepts required by the assignment description.
16 points
Identified and discussed 80-89% of the questions/concepts required by the assignment description.
14 points
Identified and discussed 70-79% of the questions/concepts required by the assignment description.
7.5 points
Identified and discussed 60-69% of the questions/concepts required by the assignment description.
0 points
Did not correctly identify or discuss any of the concepts learned.
Score of Program Objective,
/ 20
Course Objectives Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
Apply critical thinking to problem
30 points
Student provides 3+ examples of the elements discussed in the paper and cites sources to support his/her findings.
24 points
Student provides 2 examples of the elements discussed in the paper and cites sources to support his/her findings.
21 points
Student provides 1 example of the elements discussed in the paper and cites sources to support his/her findings.
11.25 points
Student may provide examples of the elements discussed in the paper but does not cite sources to support his/her findings.
0 points
No analysis is submitted.
Score of Apply critical thinking to problem,
/ 30
Writing/Mechanics Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
Organization
10 points
Student organizes paper with APA style headings.
8 points
Student organizes paper with headings but they are not in proper APA format.
7 points
Student does not use heading but the paper flows in an organized way from topic to topic.
3.75 points
Student does not use headings and paper does not follow in a logical order.
0 points
Student did not submit a paper.
Score of Organization,
/ 10
Grammar
10 points
Paper contains 0-2 grammatical errors.
8 points
Paper contains 3-4 grammatical errors.
7 points
Paper contains 5-6 grammatical errors.
3.75 points
Paper contains 7-8 grammatical errors.
0 points
Paper contains 9+ grammatical errors OR student did not submit a paper.
Score of Grammar,
/ 10
APA
10 points
Paper contains 0-2 APA errors.
8 points
Paper contains 3-4 APA errors.
7 points
Paper contains 5-6 APA errors.
3.75 points
Paper contains 7-8 APA errors.
0 points
Paper was not submitted in APA format OR no paper was submitted.
Score of APA,
/ 10
Paper Length
10 points
Paper meets the length requirement AND at least 4 academic quality references support the paper.
8 points
Paper meets the minimum length AND at least 3 academic quality references support the paper.
7 points
Paper is less than the minimum length OR less than 3 academic quality sources OR sources are not of academic quality.
3.75 points
Paper is less than the minimum length AND less than 3 academic quality sources AND sources are not of academic quality.
0 points
Student does not submit an analysis for grading.
Score of Paper Length,
/ 10
TotalScore of BUSN410 Written Paper Rubric,
/ 100
OVERALL SCORE
EXEMPLARY
90 points minimum
ACCOMPLISHED
80 points minimum
DEVELOPING
70 points minimum
BEGINNING
60 points minimum
DID NOT ATTEMPT
0 points minimum

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