Needs Analysis Evaluation Rubric

Needs Analysis Rubric (75 Points)

	Unacceptable	Developing	Competent	Exemplary
Learning Needs- 14 points Describes the learning needs	Did not submit an analysis or is missing this section	The learning needs are not described in detail, and it is difficult to get a sense of why the instructional project is needed.	The learning needs are described in moderate detail, giving the reader a fair sense of why the instructional project is needed. However, some details may be missing that would contribute to a full understanding.	The learning needs are described in full detail, giving the reader a complete sense of why the instructional project is needed.
Learner Characteristics - 12 points Describes the characteristics of the learners that pertain to the learning need	Did not submit an analysis or is missing this section	The characteristics of the learners are not described in much detail. It is difficult to understand how the learners' characteristics, including learning styles, backgrounds, and prior knowledge, may impact the instructional intervention.	The characteristics of the learners are described in fair detail. It may still be difficult to understand at least one aspect of the learners' characteristics, including learning styles, backgrounds, and prior knowledge, and how it may impact the instructional intervention.	The characteristics of the learners are described in rich detail, and it is quite easy for the reader to understand how the learners' characteristics, including learning styles, backgrounds, and prior knowledge, may impact the instructional intervention.
Learning Environment and Context- 12 points Describes the characteristics of the environment and context that pertain to the learning need	Did not submit an analysis or is missing this section	The characteristics of the learning environment are not described in much detail. It is difficult to understand how the learners' environment, including facilities, technology, and organizational culture, may impact the instructional intervention.	The characteristics of the learners are described in fair detail. It may still be difficult to understand at least one aspect of the environmental characteristics, including facilities, technology, and organizational culture, and prior knowledge, and how it may impact the instructional intervention.	The characteristics of the learners are described in rich detail, and it is quite easy for the reader to understand how the environmental characteristics, including facilities, technology, and organizational culture, may impact the instructional intervention.
Defined Learning Tasks - 12 points Describes the learning tasks identified	Did not submit an analysis or is missing this section	Learning tasks are not well-defined or provided in enough detail to understand what is required of learners.	Learning tasks are fairly well-defined although some details may be missing to help the reader understand all tasks required of learners.	Learning tasks are fully described, providing a complete description of all tasks required of learners.
Defined Learning Objectives - 15 points Descibes the measurable learning objectives identified, preferrably in the ABCD format	Did not submit an analysis or is missing this section	Objectives are poorly written or much of the necessary information is missing (3 or the 4 criteria are not clear). At least some of the objectives are not in clear alignment with the given task(s).	Objectives are fairly clear and most of the necessary information is included (1 or the 4 criteria may not be clear). They are appropriate for the given task(s).	Objectives are concise, clear and complete, and are written using the ABCD format. They are appropriate for the given task(s).
Grammar and Style - 10 points Describes the overall quality of the analysis' writing	Did not submit an analysis OR there are too many errors in grammar, spelling and style to be readable	There are numerous major errors (more than 5) related to spelling, grammar, and writing style.	There are no more than 3-4 major errors related to spelling, grammar, and writing style. There may be two to four minor errors found.	There are few, if any major errors in writing style, grammar, or spelling. There may be one or two minor errors found.