Internet Comparison

Professional supply or purchasing managers must stay current with the latest concepts and technology, but how is this information obtained and gathered considering the mass of information available? A great way of searching this information is by use of the internet and membership in various associations that support your chosen career field.
The easy part is finding the associations through the use of internet search engine interrogations. The hard part is deciding which one will be of benefit. The basics of membership (number of members), location of local chapters, actual use within your field (ask peers and managers), availability of local meetings and education opportunities are just a few of the considerations that must take place before cost is considered.
For the Internet Comparison assignment, explore the following web sites:
APICS for Business (Links to an external site.)
CSCMP (Links to an external site.)
ISM (Links to an external site.)
Supply Chain Management Review (Links to an external site.)
CAPS Research (Links to an external site.)
ASSIGNMENT: Once you reviewed the websites above provide a paper that (1) summarizes EACH web site/organization focusing on course-related material and (2) explain how each website is applicable to your present or potential career as a logistics professional based on what you’ve learned in the course.
FORMAT: The paper must be of college caliber (grammatically correct with no spelling errors), three to four pages in length, double spaced, 10 or 12 point font, with 1 inch margins, references and intext citations cited per APA format.
GRADING RUBRIC: See the Assignments and Grading page in the Course Information Module for the grading rubric. If you have any questions regarding this rubric, please feel free to contact me.
Rubric
Internet Comparison Rubric
Internet Comparison Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Each Website Reviewed (5 Websites total)
65 to >59.0 pts
Exceptional
For five websites, content is explained in detail. The content of each website is analyzed for applicability to the author’s present or future logistics career. Student made clear connections between course material and website information
59 to >53.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
For four websites, content is explained in detail. The content of each website is analyzed for applicability to the author’s present or future logistics career. Student made clear connections between course material and website information
53 to >47.0 pts
Meets Expectations
For three websites, content is explained in detail. The content of each website is analyzed for applicability to the author’s present or future logistics career. Student made clear connections between course material and website information
47 to >37.0 pts
Does Not Meet Most Expectations
For each website, minimal explanation offered; at least two websites covered The content is only minimally discussed in relation to the student’s present or future logistics career OR the student did not complete the analysis for all five websites
37 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Only one website reviewed; Review was minimally detailed Only one website analyzed and related to present or future logistics career OR the student completed the analysis for one website
65 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting, Grammar, Spelling
40 to >37.0 pts
Exceptional
The internet comparison has been thoroughly spell checked and proofread with almost no writing/ grammar errors. Sources, if used, are appropriately cited and referenced. Paper conforms to format specified: 3 pages, single spaced, 10 or 12 point font, one inch margins; properly cited references in APA format.
37 to >28.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
The internet comparison has been thoroughly spell checked and proofread with very few writing/ grammar errors. Sources, if used, are mostly appropriately cited and referenced. Paper conforms to format specified: 2.5 pages, single spaced, 10 or 12 point font, one inch margins; properly cited references in APA format.
28 to >18.0 pts
Meets Expectations
The internet comparison has been spell checked and proofread with few or no writing/ grammar errors. Sources, if used, have minor errors in cites and references. Paper conforms to format specified: 2 pages, single spaced, 10 or 12 point font, one inch margins; properly cited references in APA format.
18 to >8.0 pts
Does Not Meet Most Expectations
The internet comparison has noticeable writing and grammar errors. Sources, if used, are not cited or referenced and/ or contain format errors in cites and references. Paper does not conform to format specified: 2 pages or less, single spaced, 10 or 12 point font, one inch margins; properly cited references in APA format.
8 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
The internet comparison has many writing and grammar errors. Sources, if used, lack cites or references. Plagiarism in the final paper can result in a score of 0 for the entire paper.

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