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Critical thinking is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Case studies are meant to connect real-world scenarios with theoretical teachings. Students are expected to test assumptions and find creative ways to consider all the facets contributing to analysis of the case.

Benchmark represents the minimal expectation of work. Each criteria that does not meet benchmark will be scored at zero.

Rubric

Critical Elements	Proficient 2	Accomplished 1.8	Benchmark 1.6
Explanation of Issues	Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.	Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.	Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown.
APA Formatting and Style	Paper is well organized with a compelling introduction supported by strong evidence. The paper has a well-developed body, analysis, and conclusion. Demonstrates greater than 95% compliance with APA format and grammar rules. Attribution is well documented.	Paper has strong introduction, body, analysis, and conclusion. Paper demonstrates between 85%-95% compliance with APA style and format. Student has a clear understand of attribution for synthesis of several authors.	Paper is organized and has an introduction, body, limited analysis and a conclusion. Paper demonstrates 80-85% compliance with APA format and Style. Appropriately and accurately paraphrases and summarizes without distortion of original content.
Evidence Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion	Information is taken from the case with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Incorporates sources of evidence from at least one, discipline-specific, peer-reviewed journal article and/or one source from an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal. Viewpoints of experts are analyzed and synthesized.	Information is taken from the case with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Incorporates at least one source of evidence from a peer-reviewed journal. Viewpoints of experts are subject to questioning, with weakness in synthesis, but with enough analysis to develop a coherent consensus.	Information is taken from cases with some interpretation/evaluation, but may miss items that would develop a more coherent analysis or synthesis. Sources from evidence obtained from course content and textbooks only. Viewpoints of experts are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning.
Influence of Context and Assumptions	Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own (if applicable) and others’ assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position. Is mindful of the contextual principles of the specific discipline for which the student is enrolled specifically cultural considerations in case analysis.	Identifies own and others’ assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position. Is mindful of other’s assumptions and considers cultural considerations in understanding and analyzing cases.	Questions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others’ assumptions than one’s own (or vice versa). Shows increasing awareness of cultural considerations in analysis of case.
Conclusions and Related Outcomes (Implications and Consequences)	Conclusions and related outcomes (consequences and implications) are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.	Conclusion is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.	Conclusion is logically tied to information (because information is chosen to fit the desired conclusion); some related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.

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