Master of Science in Administration Project Paper
Partial Fulfillment for MSA 698
Rubric for MSA 604 Paper
Student Name:
Student I.D. Number:
Concentration:
Project Title:
Program Center:
EPN:
Semester/Year for MSA 698:
Instructor’s Name:
Instructions Course instructors are required to use this rubric for the individual papers, MSA 601, 602, 603, and 604.
Compute the total points and insert the grade based on the grading scale at the bottom of this form.
Dimension and Percentage Weight MSA Instructor
(Score & Feedback)
Assessment (10 points) Score:
Relationship to Concentration and Administration
This paper reflects an administrative approach to examining an issue directly related to the student’s concentration. Specify the student’s concentration in the feedback box.
Core Course Objectives (20 points) Score:
Does the paper reflect current thinking regarding administration, multiculturalism and globalization?
Does the paper describe the effects cultural variables have on the administrative process and apply cultural understanding to the effective strategic planning and administration of global and multicultural organizations?
Does the paper reflect the student’s understanding of the role of organizational polices, practices, design, and structure in facilitating diversity management strategies?
Does the paper demonstrate a solid understanding of the objectives of MSA 604?
Paper Introduction, Body of the Paper and Conclusion (45 points) Score:
Does the introduction adequately support the contents of the paper?
Is there a natural progression from the introduction through to the conclusion of the paper?
Does the paper explain how this core course fits it with the other core courses?
Does the conclusion fully summarize the contents of the paper?
References (10 points) Score:
Are the references in compliance with the latest APA style manual?
Are references scholarly and sufficient in number to support the paper. There should be no less than 6 scholarly references.
Are sources in the text properly listed on the reference pages, and vice-versa?
Writing Format (15 points) Score:
Executive summary is not over one page.
Demonstrates proper English usage, spelling, and context
Proofread for spelling, typing, and grammatical errors.
References in text and on reference page follow current APA style,
Proper citation
All elements conform to the latest edition of the APA Style Manual
Writing reflects graduate work.