GRADING CRITERIA FOR WRITTEN PAPERS

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Recommended Actions: (6)

1. Are the criteria for selecting a recommendation stated?  Are they appropriate?

2. Is the plan of action integrated in a logical way and linked to the analysis?

3. Does the action plan recognize the importance of timing (short and long term)?

4. Is the action plan specific and complete?

5. Is the action plan practical (something that can be done reasonably)?

6. Is the action plan effective (does it resolve the problems and achieve the desired result)?

7. Is the action plan efficient (does it make good use of available resources)?

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Analysis: (8)

1. Does the paper contain analyses of the major issues?

2. Does each analysis properly incorporate the relevant tools?

3. Does each analysis show the relationships among important factors in the situation?

4. Are assumptions which are made in the analysis stated explicitly?

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Exhibits: (4)

1. Are analyses in the exhibits done correctly?

2. Do the key analyses support and add to the text on salient points?

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Overall Criteria: (2)

1. Is the paper logically consistent and structured so that it effectively sells its recommendations?

2. Is there a high likelihood that the recommendations will achieve their desired results?

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