Future Potentials, Forecast Research paper analyzes the future potentials for the labor market and includes a logical forecast for the field that is based on available information. Explains in detail the process used to make the forecast. Research paper analyzes the future potentials for the labor market and includes a forecast for the field. Briefly explains the process used to make the forecast. Research paper analyzes the future potentials for the labor market and includes a forecast for the field. Briefly explains the process used to make the forecast, but is missing details in the process or includes inaccuracies in the process. Research paper does not fully analyze the future potentials for the labor market. Forecast is incomplete and/or is missing key details. Does not explain the process used to make the forecast, or includes major inaccuracies in the process. Points 15-14 13-12 11-10 9-0 Workforce Research paper discusses in detail the process for creating a diverse workforce, the need for contingent and permanent employees, and the impact of employee turnover within a business. Includes examples to support the discussion.

Strategic Planning Research paper discusses in detail industry and government trends as they relate to strategic planning. Research paper outlines industry and government trends as they relate to strategic planning. Research paper addresses some industry and government trends as they relate to strategic planning, but is missing a few key details. Research paper does not address industry and government trends as they relate to strategic planning. Is missing key information and details. Points 15-14 13-12 11-10 9-0 SWOT Analysis Research paper includes detailed information from an in-depth SWOT analysis of the selected industry. Research paper includes references to a SWOT analysis of the selected industry. Research paper includes brief references to a SWOT analysis of the selected industry, but is missing a few key details. SWOT analysis does not relate to the selected industry or is missing key information and details. SWOT analysis does not support the research paper.

Writing Organization Coherence and Clarity Well organized and neat presentation of information; strong and appropriate transitions where necessary. Expresses ideas clearly and logically. Adequate organization; appropriate transitions where necessary. Expresses most ideas clearly; occasional lapse in logical order. Transitions are unclear and paper is not well organized. Several ideas are not clear or there are several areas that do not follow a logical order. Unclear; fails to use transitions appropriately. Lacks coherence. Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow. Lacks clarity. Does not follow a logical format to present information.

Points 15-14 13-12 11-10 9-0 Writing Mechanics Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization. Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability. Use Word’s grammar tool proofing settings at Grammar and Style to avoid errors. Correctly uses in-text citations for all sources: properly formats paper and references page according to APA guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics with minor errors that do not detract from the readability. Uses in-text citations with minor errors to identify sources; paper formatting and or references. Several major errors in writing mechanics. Several major errors with in-text citations, paper formatting, and/or references page. Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics. Lacks proper use of writing mechanics, lacks readability. Student has many obvious errors in APA formatting.