COMM 388 Case Study Analysis Grade Sheet

Name: ___________________________ Case #________ Points: ____________

Yes Some No

I. MEMORANDUM

o o o Was the memo brief enough? (preferable only page)

o o o Was the correct salutation form used? (To, From, etc.)

o o o Was the requested memo content format followed?

II. CASE STUDY REPORT

A. Outline of Facts:

o o o Was a brief heading used to identify the report?

o o o Was a concise, clear summary of the facts given?

o o o Were the facts in a logical order?

o o o Was a statement of related existing org policy given?

B. Objectives-Goals (Longer-term View):

o o o Were overall organizational objectives discussed?

o o o Was the problem related to relevant organizational goals?

o o o Were relevant org, group, and individual goals considered?

C. Basic Issues and Statement of Problem (Immediate Difficulties):

o o o Were the basic issues identified? (main barriers to goals)

o o o Was there a statement of the overall problem(s)?

D. Statement of Alternative Strategies (Alternative Solutions):

o o o Were several possible alternatives listed?

o o o Were creative alternatives suggested?

E. Analysis of Alternatives:

o o o Was each alternative clearly identified or referenced from D above?

o o o Was each alternative analyzed thoroughly?

o o o Were probable outcomes considered for each option?

o o o Was a definite judgment given for each alternative?

o o o Any references to authorities given to support assessment?

F. Selected Strategy and Rationale:

o o o Was a communication strategy(ies) suggested?

o o o Was a rationale or reason given for picking each strategy?

o o o Did the rationale refer back to relevant organizational goals?

o o o Were references to authorities given?

G. Implementation: Recommended Action, Dates, & by Whom:

o o o Was a statement of specific action given?

o o o Did it say who would carry out actions and by what date?

o o o Were immediate, short-term, & long-term actions identified?

H. Control and follow-up procedures:

o o o Procedures outlined to be sure action steps are taken?

o o o Were methods of evaluation of progress noted?

III. SELECTED ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

o o o Has at least 5 article or chapter entries?

o o o Correct bibliographic form on each?

o o o Thorough description of content?

o o o Were sources relevant to the case?

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

o o o Was the report typewritten?

o o o Was the report double spaced?

o o o Did the report have correct spelling & grammar?

o o o Did the report follow the overall format requested?