Case Assignments Instructions
Write 2 Case Assignments based on the “NCRCC: Teeing Up a New Strategic Direction” case study. Each Case Assignment must be 800–1,000 words and use current 7th Edition APA format with a cover page (See attachments for 7th Ed. APA), 1” margins, 12-point font, content, in-text citations, and a reference page (the word count does not include the questions, cover page, or reference page). No abstract is required; simply type the questions as headings and respond. In addition, you must incorporate at least 4 scholarly research articles in your response (2 per question). (Provide link or file of scholarly research articles used as reference for each case assignment and page number).
- Case Assignment 3 will answer case discussion questions 5 & 7 (see page 5 of the case)
- Case Assignment 4 will answer case discussion questions 8–9 (see page 5 of the case)
| Content – 70% | Advanced |
| Case Analysis | 18 to 20 pointsInsightful throughout. Completely developed all relevant information. Critical issues and key problems that supported the Case Analysis were clearly identified, analyzed, and supported. |
| Synthesis of course theories/ concepts and case analysis | 18 to 20 pointsConvincingly interpreted and linked to course theories/ concepts. Considers context and limits of position where appropriate. Key points were clearly identified and supported with a well thought out rationale based on applying specific concepts or analytical frameworks to the data provided in the case. |
| Application of Scholarly Research | 21 to 23 pointsAuthor accurately applied 4 or more scholarly (peer reviewed) sources. |
| Structure – 30% | Advanced |
| Mechanics | 9 pointsCorrect spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–1 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
| APA Style | 9 pointsThere are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references. |
| Word Count | 9 pointsThe minimum word count of 800–1,000 words is met. Excluding the cover page and References page(s). |