Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Team Functioning and Quality	The team did not divide the work and did not work efficiently. Directions were not followed. Work quality is poor.	The team divided the work but did not work efficiently.   Team had difficulty following directions. Work quality needs attention.	The team divided the work and functioned with minimal problems. Directions were followed. Work is of high quality.	The team divided the work and functioned smoothly.  All directions were followed.   Work is professional quality.
Data Retrieval and Analysis	The required data is incorrect and incomplete. The analysis of the data shows no understanding of the information.	The required data has gaps in its completeness and correctness. The analysis for each data and the business cycle has some misconceptions.	The required data is mostly complete and correct. The analysis for each data and the business cycle has minimal misconceptions.	The required data is complete and correct in all accounts. The analysis for each data and the business cycle is correct and well stated.
Visual Representations of Data	The spreadsheet is incomplete; the graph misrepresents the data; the public awareness piece lacks focus and persuasiveness. The work quality is poor with many errors.	The spreadsheet is mostly complete with minimal organizational problems; the graph shows minimal relationship between the business cycle and the organization; The public awareness piece conveys a message. Work quality needs attention, several errors.	The spreadsheet is complete; The graph demonstrates data accurately; the public awareness piece is somewhat persuasive and effective. All are of high quality with few errors.	The spreadsheet is well organized; the graph provides an effective demonstration of the data; the public awareness piece is persuasive and effective. All are professional quality with no errors.
Written Analysis	The analysis demonstrates poor writing skills that have many errors and need for revision. The analysis is incorrect and includes several misconceptions. All components are not present.	The analysis demonstrates writing skills with need for revision and some errors.   The analysis is correct with some misconceptions. The analysis lacks all required components.	The analysis demonstrates effective writing skills with minimal errors. The analysis is correct and complete in it predictions and includes correct measures that the government can take .	The analysis demonstrates strong writing skills with no errors.   The analysis is strong and thorough  in its predictions and includes full application of  measures that the government can take.

Credits & References

Thanks to:

• Marie Livingston for being a sounding board and for her strong content knowledge.

• Kim Champagne for general guidance.

• Lisa Kissinger for ideas and honest feedback.