Assignment Rubric-Review of the Literature Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Score Introduction to the Problem (20%) Introduces clinical issue or concern with reference to data to support the need for change Lacking a problem statement or significant background information to support the problem. No data present to support the issue. 0-11 points Problem statement present, but unclear. Some background information present, but does not full elaborate on the clinical issue. Minimal data, or data not from a scholarly source. 12-15 points Provides a problem statement of the clinical issue to be research and provides some background to the topic. There is some data provided to support the need to examine possible interventions. 16-17 points Provides a clear statement of the clinical issue to be researched and provides thorough background to the topic . Data provided to support need to examine possible interventions. 18-20 points PICOT Question and Search Strategy (15 %) Asks a relevant clinical inquiry in proper PICOT format PICOT question only includes 1 or 2 components required. Minimal or no discussion of search strategy, only discusses 1 of the required components. 0-9 points PICOT question correctly worded with 2 or 3 components included (T is optional). Search strategy is discussed, but missing 2 of the required components. 10-11 points PICOT question correctly worded with 3 or 4 components included( T is optional). Search strategy is clear, but missing 1 of the following: key words, limiters, or total number of articles used. 12-13 points PICOT question correctly worded with all 4 or 5 components present (T is optional). Clearly stated search technique stated. 14- 15 points EBP Summary (25%) Summarized the body of literature surrounding chosen issue Minimal information regarding the findings of the literature review regarding problem is presented. Information unclear regarding recommendations, levels of evidence not provided. 0-16 points Summary of findings is unclear or summary of effectiveness of recommendationsare unclear or did not include levels of evidence. 17-19 points Major summary findings related to the problem statement and recommendations are presented. Included levels of evidence for each articles. 20-21 points Summmary of findings related to the problem statement and recommendations are clearly articulated. Included levels of evidence for articles. 23-25 points Recommendations for Practice (20%) Applies information gained from literature review to current practices Makes incorrect assumptions on applicability of findings into clinical practice or there is no discussion of clinical applicability 0-11 points Very limited discussion of findings as related to clinical practice, does not consider clinical/patient factors. 12-15 points Some discussion of findings and their applicability to clinical practice. 16-17 points Analyzes findings from the l.

1. Assignment Rubric-Review of the Literature
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
Score
Introduction to the Problem (20%)
Introduces clinical issue or concern with reference to data to
support the need for change
Lacking a problem statement or significant background
information to support the problem. No data present to support
the issue.
0-11 points
Problem statement present, but unclear. Some background
information present, but does not full elaborate on the clinical
issue.
Minimal data, or data not from a scholarly source.
12-15 points
Provides a problem statement of the clinical issue to be research
and provides some background to the topic. There is some data
provided to support the need to examine possible interventions.
16-17 points
Provides a clear statement of the clinical issue to be researched

2. and provides thorough background to the topic . Data provided
to support need to examine possible interventions.
18-20 points
PICOT Question and Search Strategy (15 %)
Asks a relevant clinical inquiry in proper PICOT format
PICOT question only includes 1 or 2 components required.
Minimal or no discussion of search strategy, only discusses 1 of
the required components.
0-9 points
PICOT question correctly worded with 2 or 3 components
included (T is optional). Search strategy is discussed, but
missing 2 of the required components.
10-11 points
PICOT question correctly worded with 3 or 4 components
included( T is optional). Search strategy is clear, but missing 1
of the following: key words, limiters, or total number of articles
used.
12-13 points
PICOT question correctly worded with all 4 or 5 components
present (T is optional). Clearly stated search technique stated.

3. 14- 15 points
EBP Summary (25%)
Summarized the body of literature surrounding chosen issue
Minimal information regarding the findings of the literature
review regarding problem is presented. Information unclear
regarding recommendations, levels of evidence not provided.
0-16 points
Summary of findings is unclear or summary of effectiveness of
recommendationsare unclear or did not include levels of
evidence.
17-19 points
Major summary findings related to the problem statement and
recommendations are presented. Included levels of evidence for
each articles.
20-21 points
Summmary of findings related to the problem statement and
recommendations are clearly articulated. Included levels of

4. evidence for articles.
23-25 points
Recommendations for Practice (20%)
Applies information gained from literature review to current
practices
Makes incorrect assumptions on applicability of findings into
clinical practice or there is no discussion of clinical
applicability
0-11 points
Very limited discussion of findings as related to clinical
practice, does not consider clinical/patient factors.
12-15 points
Some discussion of findings and their applicability to clinical
practice.
16-17 points
Analyzes findings from the literature to make accurate
suggestions for recommendations for clinical practice.
18-20 points
Writing quality (10%)
Communicates through writing that is concise, clear and

5. logically organized
More than 3 errors of any type
0-6 points
3 errors of any type
7 points
No more than 2 errors of any type
8 points
No grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Writes logically in
complete sentences.
9-10 points
APA format
(10%)
Correctly uses APA format in writing and citations.
There are 5 or more APA format errors in the text, title page,
in-text citations or reference page(s).

6. 0-6 points
There are 3 -4 format errors in text, title page, in-text citations
or reference page(s).
7 points
There are 1-2 APA format errors in text, title page, in-text
citations or reference page(s).
8 points
Text, title page and reference page(s), and in-text citations are
consistent with APA format.
9-10 points
Total
Assignment #1, Submission #1 7% of Grade
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

7. Submit your assignment online through Canvas in a WORD
.docx or .doc file. Your submission should include the
following in this order:
· Page 1: Cover page
· Page 2: Communication Analysis
· Page 3: Email Message (NOTE: one-page maximum length for
email);
consider what is important to your audience and will assist them
in having clarity on your message
· Page 4: Grading Rubric
CASE: Pizza Masters
Pizza Masters is a specialized pizzeria locate on Commercial
Drive, in Vancouver. The restaurant can seat up to 35 patrons at
a time and has built up a significant take-out service providing
traditional pizza cooked in a wood burning oven to the locals on
the drive for over 40 years. The head chef Martin Luongo has a
well-established reputation, which also brings in customers
from all over the city and surrounding areas.
Martin was always skilled in the kitchen and his love of cooking
was how Pizza Masters began. Martin knew he could not run a
business by himself and so he sought out a partner, Anthony
Spezaiachello, who was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and
keen sense for a solid business venture. Martin and Anthony ran
the business together for over 35 years and then Anthony sold
out his share of the company to a new owner that struggled to
manage the business; however, Martin’s solid pizza reputation
kept customers coming back.
Martin is now ready to retire and is looking to find someone to
buy out his share of the business. His kitchen staff have
developed their own relationships with the customers over the
years and are stable employees, with three full time and seven

8. part time staff to keep the kitchen operating at full capacity. To
maintain the client interface there are four servers that rotate
schedules to manage the operating hours of the business. Martin
has confidence that with these staff the business will continue
to operate successfully with a quality pizza.
Martin knows that he can’t just sell off his share of the
business, but needs to find the best way to manage his
retirement exit. His grandson recommended you, a business
consultant, to provide him with a more “structured” analysis of
his business so that he can clearly provide a potential new
owner with an understanding of who the stakeholders and
shareholders are to the business, and understand the ways they
may be impacted with Martin’s departure.
You sit down to write this email on June 8, you would like
Martin to review the information, as you know having a good
understanding of the impact stakeholders currently have on a
business can assist in managing the changes ahead and how the
change will impact each stakeholder is an important part of the
decision process. You will follow up with a phone call early
next week to answer any questions and discuss next steps for his
upcoming exit in the business. Martin’s email is
[email protected]
Critical Thinking – Audience Analysis
The Communication Triangle

9. BUS 217 Summer A1
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EMAIL

10. To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
BUS217W A1S1
Value: 7% of Final Grade
Grading Rubric
Criteria
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Minimal / Some Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Achieves Writing Objectives (O)

11. Message achieves few or none of the writing objectives.
Professional image demonstrated by the document needs
extensive improvement.
Message achieves some of the writing objectives. Professional
image demonstrated by the document needs improvement.
Message achieves most of the writing objectives. Professional
image demonstrated by the document is good.
Message achieves all of the writing objectives.
Professional image demonstrated by the report is exceptional.
Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Identifies Stakeholders and Shareholders (S)
More than two stakeholder groups missing, or incorrectly
labelled.
Two stakeholder groups missing, few examples. Mostly
correctly labelled.
One stakeholder group missing, others identified with examples.
Majority are correctly labelled.
All identified, with examples. All are correctly labelled.
Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Conducts Communication Analysis (A)
Does not provide a communication analysis, or too many
elements missing to provide support for communication.
Some detail provided, may have all the correct elements in
analysis but missing supporting information.
Analysis is provided with supporting information.
Exceptional analysis completed.
Score: /4
0 or 1

12. 2
3
4
Sets and Maintains Tone (T)
Inappropriate tone is used throughout message.
Inappropriate tone is used in one or more sentences, may create
audience resistance.
Tone is appropriate throughout the message and does not create
resistance.
Tone is exceptionally attuned to the reader and the context,
helping to create a receptive audience.
Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Organizes Message Effectively (OIA)
Organization is flawed, will create audience resistance.
Organization is flawed, may create some audience resistance.
Organization OIA is evident, minor flaws unlikely to create
resistance.
Well organized according to OIA approach.
Score: /4
0 or 1
3
3
4
Conveys Message Concisely (C)
Writing is not concise.
Frequent instances where writing is not concise.
Writing is mostly concise.
Writing is concise.
Score: /4
0
2
3

13. 4
Conveys Message Clearly (Cl)
(Appropriate level of detail, and word usage)
Content is unclear and difficult to understand.
Content struggles to present material in a clear way, but an
attempt is made.
Content is satisfactorily written and provides acceptable
understanding to reader.
Content is exceptionally written and provides comprehensive
understanding to reader.
Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Writes Effectively (mechanics (grammar, sentence structure,
paragraphing, spelling, and punctuation) (M)
Message has 6 or more errors.
Message has 4-5 errors.
Message has 1-3 errors.
Message is error-free.
Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Follows Accepted Business Conventions (B)
Message has 3 or more errors.
Message has 2 errors.
Message has 1 error.
Message is error-free.

14. Score: /4
0 or 1
2
3
4
Final Grade /36
/36