Project 4: Security Analysis Findings and Recommendation

Rubric – Project 4: Security Analysis Findings and Recommendation

Qualities & Criteria

Poor (1-2)

Good (3-4)

Excellent (5)

Executive Summary Presentation: Security Analysis Findings

Impact of legislation; Information Security Standards; Cyber Security profile

weight: 15% of assignment grade

a. The presentation does not describe any findings.

b. The presentation includes less than two (2) findings and/or family controls are not describe accurately.

c. Text is repetitious.

d. Information seems to be disorganized and has little to do with the main topic.

e. There is no audio.

a. The presentation includes a description of less than three findings and/or the descriptions of the findings are not accurate.

b. Ideas are clear, but there is a lack of extra information.

c.Information relates to main topic. Details and amount of information are sparse.

d. The audio is accurate but the presentation does not stand on its own OR the audio is not accurate.

a. The presentation includes an accurate description of all three findings.

b. The presentation includes three findings and they are accurately described.

c. Ideas are clear, original, and focused. Main idea stands along with details.

d. Sufficient information included. Information clearly relates to the main relates to the main thesis. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

e. The audio is accurate and enables the presentation to completely stand on its own.

Executive Summary Presentation: Format

Number of slides; other slides

Weight: 5% of assignment grade

Presentation uses 15-20 slides

Presentation contains less than 3 slides for each of the three areas. Less than 3 areas are covered.

Presentation has 3 or more missing: cover, agenda, summary and reference slide

Presentation does not use audio or notes pages.

Presentation contains at least 3 slides for only two of the three areas

Presentation has 1-2 missing: cover, agenda, summary and reference slide

Presentation uses audio OR notes pages but not both

Presentation contains at least 3 slides for each of the three areas

Presentation has a cover, agenda, summary and reference slide

Presentation uses audio and notes pages.

Executive Summary Memo: Introduction

Title; Objective or Thesis; Problem statement; Topic.

weight: 5% of assignment grade

a. There is no reference to the topic, problem, or audience.

b. There is no statement of thesis or objective of the research.

c. The title is inappropriate and does not describe the topic.

a. The writer makes the reader aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic to be examined.

b. Thesis is stated but clarity and/or focus could be better.

c. The title does not adequately describe the topic.

a. The writer introduces the topic and its relevance to (1) the discipline; and (2) the chosen audience. The introduction lays groundwork for the direction of the assignment.

b. Thesis or objective is clearly stated and appropriately focused.

c. Main idea stands along with details.

d. The title is appropriate and adequately describes the topic.

Executive Summary Memo: Security Analysis Findings

Structure; Flow; Organization and Development

weight: 15% of assignment grade

a. The paper does not describe any controls.

b. The paper includes less than two (2) findings and/or not described accurately.

c. Text is repetitious.d. Information seems to be disorganized and has little to do with the main topic.

e. Sentences and paragraphs do not clearly or effectively relate to the assignment.

f. Examples are either lacking or ineffective; i.e., do not relate to the main idea in the assignment or paragraph

a. The paper includes a description of less than three findings and/or the description of the two are not accurate.

b. The paper includes less than three findings and/or one or mode findings are not described accurately.

c. Ideas are clear, but there is a lack of extra information.

d. Information relates to main topic. Details and amount of information are sparse.

e. Sentences and paragraphs generally though not always relate to the thesis or controlling idea.

a. The paper includes an accurate description of all three findings.

b. The paper includes three findings and they are accurately described.

c. Ideas are clear, original, and focused. Main idea stands along with details.d. Sufficient information included. Information clearly relates to the main relates to the main thesis. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

e. Sentences and paragraphs clearly and effectively relate to and support the thesis.

Executive Summary Memo: Conclusions

Synthesis of ideas.

weight: 10% of assignment grade

a. There is little or no indication that the writer tried to synthesize the information or draw conclusions based on the literature under review.

a. The writer provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas and information. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the review.

a. The writer makes succinct and precise conclusions based on the review of literature.

b. Insights into the problem/topic are appropriate.

c. Conclusions are strongly supported within the assignment.

Executive Summary Memo: Research and Analysis

Weaving together literature through assignment that provide exploration/explanation

weight: 35% of assignment grade

a. The writer has omitted major sections of pertinent content or content runs on excessively.

b. The writer quotes other material excessively.

c. The ideas presented have little significance to the discipline and/or the audience.

d. Text is repetitious

e. There is no central theme.

f. Ideas in the assignment are irrelevant or not worthy of the reader’s consideration.

a. The writer includes all the sections of pertinent content, but does not cover them in as much depth or detail as the audience/reader expects.

b. The writer cites sources when specific statements are made.

c. The significance to the discipline is evident.

d. Ideas are clear, but more information is needed.

e. Ideas in the assignment are mostly (but not all) relevant and worthy of the reader’s consideration.

a. The writer covers the appropriate content in depth without being redundant.

b. The writer cites sources when specific statements are made.

c. The significance of quotes, when used, is apparent.

d. The length is appropriate.

e. Ideas are clear, original, and focused. Main idea stands out, along with details.

f. Ideas in the assignment are compelling, even original; they are not self-evident.

Clarity and Correctness of the Writing

weight: 10% of assignment grade

a. It is difficult for the reader to understand what the writer is trying to express.

b. Writing is convoluted.

c. Assignment contains more than 20 spelling and/or grammatical errors as well as improper punctuation.

d. The writing is vague or it is difficult to understand what the writer is trying to express.

e. Mistakes in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation cause confusion and show lack of concern for quality of writing.

f. Writing rambles; the assignment appears hastily written.

a. The writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden.

b. Paragraph or sentence structure is repetitive.

c. Much of the writing is generally clear, but meaning is sometimes hidden.

d. There are between 10 and 20 mistakes in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation, but they do not cause confusion; they suggest negligence, not indifference.

e. Writing might ramble; the assignment is not carefully written.

a. The writing is clear and concise.

b. There are less than 10 mistakes in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.

c. The writing does not ramble; the assignment is carefully written and edited.

Sources & Citations & Proper APA Format

weight: 10% of assignment grade

a. The writer does not include in-text citations for statements made in the review.

b. References that are included in the Reference list are not cited in the text.

c. An insufficient number of sources are cited and/or not accurately documented.

d. The assignment is not written in APA style.

e. No attention is given to people-first, non-discriminatory language.

f. Scholarly sources are not cited in text and reference list.

g. Sources are primarily from the popular press and/or the assignment consists primarily of personal opinions.

a. The writer cites sources within the body of the review and includes a corresponding References list. Some formatting problems exist or some elements are missing.

b. Less than three (3) sources are cited. All sources are accurately documented, but some are not in the desired format.

c. Assignment is in APA style but with some errors.

d. The body of the assignment consists of a review of the literature.

e. There is evidence of attention to people-first, non-discriminatory language.

f. Most sources are scholarly and cited, but with some errors.

g. Personal opinions are kept to a minimum though may not be delayed in the assignment.

a. The writer includes at least three (3) citations in the body of the review.

b. The references in the list match the in-text citations and all are properly cited in APA style.

c. Numerous sources are cited. All sources are accurately documented.

d. Accurately adheres to APA style in formatting, organization, and construction, including full review of relevant literature.

e. There is consistent use of people-first, non-discriminatory language.

f. The majority of sources are scholarly and cited correctly in both text and reference list.

g. Personal opinions are delayed and stated succinctly in the conclusion.