Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7710 ‐ Human Resources Management Course participation
Learning outcome 1.
Shows a wide range of knowledge in contemporary issues in HRM
Draws accurately on a few classic theories of HRM
Achieves deep understanding of HRM theories and their application
Shows a poor understanding of HRM theories and their application (e.g. is not able to describe the HRM theories and their application)
2.
Below expectations
3.
Ability to critical evaluate HR research and literature and the underlying methodologies
Seldom evaluates the HR research and literature and the underlying methodologies
Contributes actively to class discussions
Contributes to the discussion by raising questions and comments that reflect little understanding of the theories, sometimes builds on others ideas and seldom challenges assumptions and ideas
4.
Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Draws accurately on a variety of classic theories of HRM and is sometimes able to cite the relevant literature
Draws accurately on a broad variety of classic theories of HRM and is always able to cite the relevant literature
Shows a basic understanding of HRM theories and their application (e.g. is able to describe the HRM theories and their application, but it not able to evaluate them)
Shows a deep understanding of HRM theories and their application (e.g. can evaluate and interpret HRM theories and their application)
Evaluates to some extent critically the HR research and literature and the underlying methodologies
Is able to evaluate deeply and critically the HR research and literature and the underlying methodologies
Sometimes contributes to the discussion by raising questions, making sometimes relevant comments, builds on others ideas and sometimes challenges assumptions and ideas
Always contributes to the discussion by raising thoughtful questions, comments are relevant, often builds on others ideas and most of the time challenges appropriately assumptions and ideas
Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7710 ‐ Human Resources Management Learning outcome 1.
Demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge in HRM research and literature
Below expectations
Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Explanations of HRM theories and research are inaccurate or incomplete, does not cite the relevant literature. Little attempt is made to highlight the methodologies involved and does not show the application of the HR theory
For the most part, explanations of HRM theories and research are accurate and complete, sometimes cite the relevant literature. Some attempt is made to highlight the methodologies involved and does to some extent show the application of the HRM theory Takes responsibility for maintaining flow and quality of discussion. Facilitates discussions to reach learning goals, to some extent raises thoughtful questions to guide the audience and encouraging others to participate but is not always effective
Speaker provides accurate and complete explanations of HRM theories and research, drawing on relevant literature. Highlights the methodologies involved and shows the application of the HRM theory
2.
Demonstrates communication, discussion and teaching skills
Does not take an active role in maintaining the flow or direction of the discussion. Fails to act as a facilitator to reach the learning objective and to encourage participation, does not raise thoughtful questions to guide the audience
Takes responsibility for maintaining the flow and quality of the discussion whenever needed. Raises thoughtful questions to structure the discussion. Encourages new ideas, critical thinking and class participation. Helps to redirect or refocus discussions when it becomes side tracked or unproductive. Makes efforts to engage reluctant participants
3.
Demonstrates the ability to structure a presentation and clearly get ideas across
Presentation is poorly organized and structured; storyline is not developed. For the audience it is difficult to follow the presentation and to understand major ideas
Presentation is to some extent organized and structured, storyline is not fully developed. Audience gains some insights
Presentation
Presentation is well organized and structured, good storyline is developed. Audience can easily follow the presentation and understands major ideas
Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7710 ‐ Human Resources Management Learning outcome 1.
Develops a research problem that is appropriate for a research paper
Below expectations Author did not develop a suitable research problem. Purpose of the study is either undeveloped and/or not clearly stated
Acceptable Author developed a suitable research problem. Purpose of the study is fairly well developed and articulated
2.
Ability to do a thorough literature review and to clearly articulate the logical framework
Analysis of the literature is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature, discussion of the literature review omits important aspects of the research problem
Analysis of the literature is fairly well developed. It summarizes the overall information obtained from the literature reviews and synthesizes adequately the knowledge gained. To some extent the literature review makes clear connections between the analysis and the research problem
Exceeds Expectations Author developed an interesting and unique research problem. Purpose of the study is well developed and clearly articulated
A strong analysis of the literature is developed. Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps. There are clear linkages among the information under consideration and the research problem
3.
Use of broad Insufficient range of knowledge to develop theories to support original research research objective.
A number of relevant theories are selected to support research objective and to discover what is already known about the problem.
4.
Develops suitable research approach to answer research problem
Proposed research methods are not appropriate to answer research questions, research design is not defined clearly. Does not recognize the limits or implications of the research design
Proposed research methods are fairly appropriate to answer research questions, research design is fairly well developed. Recognize to some extent the limits or implications of the research design
Paper Proposal
The most important theories are selected to support research objectives and to discover what is already know about the research problem
Proposed research methods are appropriate to answer research questions, research design is defined clearly. Recognize the limits or implications of the research design
Learning outcome 5.
Use of a clear writing style to get major ideas across
Below expectations Throughout the proposal, wording is imprecise or ambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently confusing. Proposal is unacceptably sloppy. Quotes are frequently not attributed or improperly cited
Acceptable Proposal is for the most part clearly worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There is a few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited
Exceeds Expectations Throughout the proposal, wording is clear and unambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently clear and lucid. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited. There are virtually no spelling or grammatical errors
Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7710 ‐ Human Resources Management Learning outcome 1.
Develops a research problem that frames the research paper
Below expectations Author did not develop a suitable research problem. Research questions are either undeveloped and/or not clearly stated
2.
Ability to analyze the research topic
Analysis is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature
3.
4.
Ability to arrive at a research conclusion based on a thorough analysis
Use of broad Insufficient range of knowledge to develop theories to answer the original research research questions
5.
Analysis does not drive the conclusion, poor connection between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked
Use of deep knowledge to get major ideas across
Acceptable Author developed a suitable research problem. Research questions are fairly well developed and articulated
Analysis is fairly well developed. It summarizes the overall information obtained from the literature reviews and synthesizes adequately the knowledge gained
A strong analysis is developed. Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research
Analysis drives the conclusion to some extent, there are some connections between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked A number of relevant theories to answer research questions are identified
Analysis drives the conclusion and conclusion answers the research problem and research questions in a consistent and thorough way
Author shows a poor understanding of HRM theories and research, (e.g. is not able to describe the theory)
Exceeds Expectations Author developed an interesting and unique research problem. Research questions are well developed and clearly articulated
Author shows a basic understanding of HRM theories and research (e.g. can describe the theory, but it not able to evaluate it)
Term Paper
The most important theories to answer research questions are identified
Author shows a deep understanding of HRM theories and research (e.g. can critically evaluate and interpret the HR theories)
Learning outcome 6.
Use of a clear writing style to get major ideas across
7.
Organize and structure a research paper
Below expectations Throughout the paper, wording is imprecise or ambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently confusing. Paper is unacceptably sloppy. Quotes are frequently not attributed or improperly cited
Acceptable
Paper is for the most part clearly worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There is a few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited Organization of the paper Organization of paper as a as a whole does not whole is logical and follow a logical flow. Not apparent, but transitions all parts of the paper fit between paragraphs are the organizational not consistently smooth. structure. Not all the parts Every paragraph makes of the paper are one distinct and coherent effectively integrated. point and, for the most Topic sentences are part, the parts of each missing or unclear in a paragraph connect number of paragraphs. In logically and effectively a number of paragraphs, the parts do not connect logically
Exceeds Expectations Throughout the paper, wording is clear and unambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently clear and lucid. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited. There are virtually no spelling or grammatical errors
Organization of the paper as a whole is logical and quickly apparent. Connections among paragraphs are clearly articulated. Transitions between paragraphs are smooth. Every paragraph makes one distinct and coherent point, expressed in a clear topic sentence; the parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth
