Grammar, punctuation, and syntax are mostly correct; Writing style is appropriate for audience and task; Report is an original piece of work Report addresses most key aspects of the task and has a logical structure; Grammar, punctuation and syntax are mostly correct, though expression may lack some clarity; Writing style is appropriate for audience and task; Report is an original piece of work Report addresses some aspects of the task adequately and has logical structure; Errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax are present and expression lacks clarity in parts; Writing style is appropriate for audience and/or task; Report is an original piece of work Report fails to communicate an effective response to the task; Significant errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax or clarity; Style not appropriate for audience or task; Report is not an original piece of work

Higher Order Thinking Skills[HO 2.2: Exercise independent judgement in applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts] Provide sound recommendations based on correct interpretation of analysis results Recommendations are coherent, correctly derived from analysis, and are explained in detail in the context of relevant key limitations Recommendations are coherent, correctly derived from analysis, and explained in detail; Most key limitations have been identified and adequately explained Recommendations correctly derived from analysis, though may lack some coherence and detail; Most key limitations have been identified but lack coherence. Recommendations are present though link to underlying analysis may be unclear; Identifies limitations that are not relevant and may not adequately explain these limitations or key relevant limitations. Report fails to include recommendations addressing the task, or recommendations not supported by analysis; Identifies largely irrelevant limitations.

Demonstrated ability to use Excel effectively All references are correct; Layout and formatting of spreadsheet are logical and professional. Uses correct filename. References, layout, formatting and filename are largely correct and professional, though a minor error may be present References, layout, formatting and filename are largely correct and professional, though a few minor errors may be present References, layout, formatting and filename are largely correct and professional, though several errors may be present Spreadsheet not provided or contains major errors; Spreadsheet layout and formatting contain major errors or are not appropriate

Technical and Technological Skills[KS 1.2: Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts] Correct implementation of methodology All steps of chosen methodology correctly applied; Correct answer derived from the data or only a minor calculation error Methodology applied but containing an error; An error in calculations may be present Methodology appliedbut two errors in calculation and/or methodology are present Numerous errors are present in methodology and/or calculations Methodology not implemented or is applied incorrectly; Major calculation errors are present

Knowledge[KS 1.1: Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines] Select and describe your choice of methodology appropriate for the task Methodology chosen is appropriate to task and described in full detail; Full justification of choice is provided Methodology chosen is appropriate to task and described in adequate detail; Good justification of choice is provided Methodology chosen is appropriate to task though description lacks detail in parts; Adequate justification of choice is provided Methodology chosen is appropriate to task but description is incorrect or generally lacks detail; Attempt made to justify choice Chosen methodology is not appropriate for task; Limited and incorrect description of methodology or justification of choice is provided