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See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.<br />

Milestones<br />

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<strong>Week</strong> Milestones<br />

Points<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 1<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 2<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 3<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 4<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 5<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 6<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 7<br />

<strong>Week</strong> 8<br />

Choose a case from the Doc Sharing area (the silver tab located on the top of this page). In a<br />

minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, describe your initial thoughts regarding the case and the challenges 25<br />

you feel you will face with regards to the depth and complexity of the issues that will be addressed<br />

In a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, summarize the background of your case and indicate any<br />

assumptions that you are making regarding the case. Define your problem statement and research 25<br />

question(s).<br />

In a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences, identify the key terms in your case and state why you believe<br />

25<br />

each is relevant to your case.<br />

Gather data from multiple sources and present that data in one to two pages (12-point font, doublespaced).<br />

Be sure to document your<br />

25<br />

sources.<br />

Organize and interpret the findings of your research in one to two pages (12-point font, doublespaced).<br />

25<br />

Develop your recommendations and conclusions and state them and their rationale in one to two<br />

25<br />

pages (12-point font, double-spaced).<br />

Using the guidelines above, prepare a comprehensive research memorandum on the case that you<br />

250<br />

chose.<br />

Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation communicating your case facts, authoritative literature,<br />

recommendations and conclusion. Please use the notes section of the PowerPoint to communicate 145<br />

what you would be communicating orally.<br />

Grading Rubrics<br />

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Rubric for the Research Memorandum<br />

Criteria for<br />

Evaluating Written Meets Expectations<br />

Assignments<br />

Points<br />

Earned<br />

Intellectual<br />

Understanding<br />

Validity<br />

Introduction/Facts<br />

Addresses all aspects of assignment in sufficient depth 20<br />

The majority of opinions and analyses are rigorously supported by appropriate<br />

20<br />

research.<br />

Introduction - Central theme/purpose is clearly identifiable and well developed;<br />

introductory comments provide sufficient background on the topic and preview 20<br />

major points

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