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**## TextbookINFO.docx**

**Required Course Textbook(s)**

· Marketing Research, 9th Edition

**By:** Burns, Alvin C. / Veeck, Ann F.

**ISBN:** 978-0-13-582918-9

**## MKT434Module2Case2StudyINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 2 Case Study – 25

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| Rather than hiring a professional marketing research organization, brands sometimes do their own research internally. In the Case Study for Module 2, you will examine marketing research conducted internally at 5 Star Windows.  <br>View this YouTube video "5 Star Windows: Market Research Case Study" from Worcester Enterprise, September 13, 2016. https://youtu.be/D0QOSqQQMrw?si=HkObmbgmtJxNn12s<br>Answer the following:<br>· What are the types of marketing research used by 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· How valuable is marketing research to 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· What other types of marketing research might 5 Star Windows find beneficial?<br>· To what extent has marketing research assisted in the success of 5 Star Windows?<br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>**Very Important** – Review the Course Outline, Rubrics, and APA material under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources for due dates.<br> <br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment. <br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## HSE440WeekFourAssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Week Four Assignment: Project Paper

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| This assignment should discuss the following:<br>How communications, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and planning are utilized to properly conduct crisis management operations.  Include examples of incidents from the case studies in the Howitt and Leonard Managing Crises text and  other sources that illustrate your paper's position.  Your writing should identify both the "do's" and "don'ts" associated with these concepts.<br>Your paper should draw  conclusions and make  recommendations concerning lessons to be learned in developing an Emergency Operations Plan  and implementing the Incident Command System (ICS).<br>You must support your report and recommendations by using both the course textbook (Howitt and Leonard, Managing Crises) cases and external research. Your external research must be credible and come from authoritative sources, preferably from peer-reviewed (refereed) publications. You must include a minimum of four  (4) course-external references. (Note: If you are unfamiliar with 'peer-reviewed' publications, see the module provided in the Course Resources).<br>All submissions must include the following technical components:<br>A cover or title page.<br>Length: A body of text, between 1,500 and 2,000 words (about 6-8 pages double-spaced, 12-point font).<br>A reference page containing all resources used in your paper. References cited at the end of the report must be cited in text to illustrate how they were used.<br>Written in APA Style. |

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Week Three Signature Assignment

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| You must complete a short assignment which describes, assesses and critiques  a government response to a  crisis incident  and provides an outline of recommended improvements to an  emergency operations plan for a similar future incident.<br>For this assignment, do not use  any of the  crisis incidents read about in the Howitt and Leonard casebook.<br>The incident you report on should be a  current or historical event (no more than 5 years old) at  the local or state level (no higher than the state level).<br>You should use the course materials and external research to help inform your assessment, critique, and recommendations.<br>Your report should be produced as a 6-8 slide (e.g., PowerPoint) presentation.<br>Your report should:<br>Provide a synopsis of the  incident. What occurred? When? Who was involved? Wat parties or agencies? What was the impact of the event? Who was affected and how was the incident managed?<br>Describe if/how the event was handled in terms of Crisis vs. Consequence management.<br>Was the  'Incident Command System' used? Was it effective?  If not, why do you think it was not?<br>Was there a local or state response plan? If yes, was it followed? Effectiveness? If no plan, what are your recommendations for plan development?<br>Conclude with a critical review of the lessons learned and the actions taken at the government level to respond to and recover from  the incident.<br>Be sure to include a slide with references used and how they were used. |

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**## MKT434Case1AssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

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| Case 1 Assignment – J2025<br>Complete the textbook readings for Module 1 and the video on The Marketing Research Process.<br>Watch this Video: https://youtu.be/_FGUkxn5kZQ?si=1gbWrxM6_9T3Azjw<br>Based on the premise that marketing research may have helped Starbucks avoid failure in Australia, the task is to apply what you have learned from the textbook (especially Chapter Three: The Marketing Research Process and Defining the Problem and Research Objectives). Imagine you are a Marketing executive at Starbucks and the C-suite is asking you why things are going so poorly for the brand in Australia. You decide marketing research is required to address their questions and take corrective action. Your task is to discuss Steps One, Two, and Three from the Marketing Research Process described in Chapter Three by answering the following questions. You should write the submission as if you are discussing the case for marketing research to your boss. To develop your submission, use what you learn from the video as well as the readings from Module 1 to complete this Case Study. <br>· As a Marketing executive at Starbucks, you believe that the brand should conduct marketing research to determine why the brand is failing in Australia.  Using <br>_Step One: Establishing the Need for Marketing Research_ in the Marketing Research Process as a guide, outline the reasons why you believe marketing research is required before launching the brand in Australia.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Two: Define the Problem_ in the Marketing Research Process, define the problem. What have you recognized as the problem? What is the background to the problem? What are the decision alternatives? Formulate the problem statement.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Three: Research Objectives in the Marketing Research Process_, outline five to ten research objectives.  <br> <br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>Review the Course Outline under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. <br>See the Rubric under Student Resources to learn how to earn maximum points. <br>See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources with events and due dates.<br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |
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**## MKT434Module4FinalProjectINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 4 Final Project – 2025

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| Click on the attachment below for a description of your final project. It consists of developing a survey, conducting a t-test and writing a report. Under Student Resources, see Laurie's Calendar for the due date, the Rubric for how to earn maximum points, and the Course Outline for expectations.<br>DO NOT wait until the last minute to start this project.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## MKT434Case1gradingRubric.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

**## MKT434Module2CaseStudy2GRADINGRUBRIC.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

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**## TextbookINFO.docx**

**Required Course Textbook(s)**

· Marketing Research, 9th Edition

**By:** Burns, Alvin C. / Veeck, Ann F.

**ISBN:** 978-0-13-582918-9

**## MKT434Module2Case2StudyINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 2 Case Study – 25

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| Rather than hiring a professional marketing research organization, brands sometimes do their own research internally. In the Case Study for Module 2, you will examine marketing research conducted internally at 5 Star Windows.  <br>View this YouTube video "5 Star Windows: Market Research Case Study" from Worcester Enterprise, September 13, 2016. https://youtu.be/D0QOSqQQMrw?si=HkObmbgmtJxNn12s<br>Answer the following:<br>· What are the types of marketing research used by 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· How valuable is marketing research to 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· What other types of marketing research might 5 Star Windows find beneficial?<br>· To what extent has marketing research assisted in the success of 5 Star Windows?<br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>**Very Important** – Review the Course Outline, Rubrics, and APA material under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources for due dates.<br> <br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment. <br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## HSE440WeekFourAssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Week Four Assignment: Project Paper

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| This assignment should discuss the following:<br>How communications, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and planning are utilized to properly conduct crisis management operations.  Include examples of incidents from the case studies in the Howitt and Leonard Managing Crises text and  other sources that illustrate your paper's position.  Your writing should identify both the "do's" and "don'ts" associated with these concepts.<br>Your paper should draw  conclusions and make  recommendations concerning lessons to be learned in developing an Emergency Operations Plan  and implementing the Incident Command System (ICS).<br>You must support your report and recommendations by using both the course textbook (Howitt and Leonard, Managing Crises) cases and external research. Your external research must be credible and come from authoritative sources, preferably from peer-reviewed (refereed) publications. You must include a minimum of four  (4) course-external references. (Note: If you are unfamiliar with 'peer-reviewed' publications, see the module provided in the Course Resources).<br>All submissions must include the following technical components:<br>A cover or title page.<br>Length: A body of text, between 1,500 and 2,000 words (about 6-8 pages double-spaced, 12-point font).<br>A reference page containing all resources used in your paper. References cited at the end of the report must be cited in text to illustrate how they were used.<br>Written in APA Style. |

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**## HSE440WeekThreeSignatureAssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Week Three Signature Assignment

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| You must complete a short assignment which describes, assesses and critiques  a government response to a  crisis incident  and provides an outline of recommended improvements to an  emergency operations plan for a similar future incident.<br>For this assignment, do not use  any of the  crisis incidents read about in the Howitt and Leonard casebook.<br>The incident you report on should be a  current or historical event (no more than 5 years old) at  the local or state level (no higher than the state level).<br>You should use the course materials and external research to help inform your assessment, critique, and recommendations.<br>Your report should be produced as a 6-8 slide (e.g., PowerPoint) presentation.<br>Your report should:<br>Provide a synopsis of the  incident. What occurred? When? Who was involved? Wat parties or agencies? What was the impact of the event? Who was affected and how was the incident managed?<br>Describe if/how the event was handled in terms of Crisis vs. Consequence management.<br>Was the  'Incident Command System' used? Was it effective?  If not, why do you think it was not?<br>Was there a local or state response plan? If yes, was it followed? Effectiveness? If no plan, what are your recommendations for plan development?<br>Conclude with a critical review of the lessons learned and the actions taken at the government level to respond to and recover from  the incident.<br>Be sure to include a slide with references used and how they were used. |

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**## MKT434Case1AssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

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| Case 1 Assignment – J2025<br>Complete the textbook readings for Module 1 and the video on The Marketing Research Process.<br>Watch this Video: https://youtu.be/_FGUkxn5kZQ?si=1gbWrxM6_9T3Azjw<br>Based on the premise that marketing research may have helped Starbucks avoid failure in Australia, the task is to apply what you have learned from the textbook (especially Chapter Three: The Marketing Research Process and Defining the Problem and Research Objectives). Imagine you are a Marketing executive at Starbucks and the C-suite is asking you why things are going so poorly for the brand in Australia. You decide marketing research is required to address their questions and take corrective action. Your task is to discuss Steps One, Two, and Three from the Marketing Research Process described in Chapter Three by answering the following questions. You should write the submission as if you are discussing the case for marketing research to your boss. To develop your submission, use what you learn from the video as well as the readings from Module 1 to complete this Case Study. <br>· As a Marketing executive at Starbucks, you believe that the brand should conduct marketing research to determine why the brand is failing in Australia.  Using <br>_Step One: Establishing the Need for Marketing Research_ in the Marketing Research Process as a guide, outline the reasons why you believe marketing research is required before launching the brand in Australia.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Two: Define the Problem_ in the Marketing Research Process, define the problem. What have you recognized as the problem? What is the background to the problem? What are the decision alternatives? Formulate the problem statement.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Three: Research Objectives in the Marketing Research Process_, outline five to ten research objectives.  <br> <br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>Review the Course Outline under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. <br>See the Rubric under Student Resources to learn how to earn maximum points. <br>See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources with events and due dates.<br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |
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**## MKT434Module4FinalProjectINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 4 Final Project – 2025

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| Click on the attachment below for a description of your final project. It consists of developing a survey, conducting a t-test and writing a report. Under Student Resources, see Laurie's Calendar for the due date, the Rubric for how to earn maximum points, and the Course Outline for expectations.<br>DO NOT wait until the last minute to start this project.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## MKT434Case1gradingRubric.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

**## MKT434Module2CaseStudy2GRADINGRUBRIC.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

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**## TextbookINFO.docx**

**Required Course Textbook(s)**

· Marketing Research, 9th Edition

**By:** Burns, Alvin C. / Veeck, Ann F.

**ISBN:** 978-0-13-582918-9

**## MKT434Module2Case2StudyINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 2 Case Study – 25

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| Rather than hiring a professional marketing research organization, brands sometimes do their own research internally. In the Case Study for Module 2, you will examine marketing research conducted internally at 5 Star Windows.  <br>View this YouTube video "5 Star Windows: Market Research Case Study" from Worcester Enterprise, September 13, 2016. https://youtu.be/D0QOSqQQMrw?si=HkObmbgmtJxNn12s<br>Answer the following:<br>· What are the types of marketing research used by 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· How valuable is marketing research to 5 Star Windows and why?<br>· What other types of marketing research might 5 Star Windows find beneficial?<br>· To what extent has marketing research assisted in the success of 5 Star Windows?<br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>**Very Important** – Review the Course Outline, Rubrics, and APA material under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources for due dates.<br> <br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment. <br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## HSE440WeekFourAssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Week Four Assignment: Project Paper

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| This assignment should discuss the following:<br>How communications, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and planning are utilized to properly conduct crisis management operations.  Include examples of incidents from the case studies in the Howitt and Leonard Managing Crises text and  other sources that illustrate your paper's position.  Your writing should identify both the "do's" and "don'ts" associated with these concepts.<br>Your paper should draw  conclusions and make  recommendations concerning lessons to be learned in developing an Emergency Operations Plan  and implementing the Incident Command System (ICS).<br>You must support your report and recommendations by using both the course textbook (Howitt and Leonard, Managing Crises) cases and external research. Your external research must be credible and come from authoritative sources, preferably from peer-reviewed (refereed) publications. You must include a minimum of four  (4) course-external references. (Note: If you are unfamiliar with 'peer-reviewed' publications, see the module provided in the Course Resources).<br>All submissions must include the following technical components:<br>A cover or title page.<br>Length: A body of text, between 1,500 and 2,000 words (about 6-8 pages double-spaced, 12-point font).<br>A reference page containing all resources used in your paper. References cited at the end of the report must be cited in text to illustrate how they were used.<br>Written in APA Style. |

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**## HSE440WeekThreeSignatureAssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Week Three Signature Assignment

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| You must complete a short assignment which describes, assesses and critiques  a government response to a  crisis incident  and provides an outline of recommended improvements to an  emergency operations plan for a similar future incident.<br>For this assignment, do not use  any of the  crisis incidents read about in the Howitt and Leonard casebook.<br>The incident you report on should be a  current or historical event (no more than 5 years old) at  the local or state level (no higher than the state level).<br>You should use the course materials and external research to help inform your assessment, critique, and recommendations.<br>Your report should be produced as a 6-8 slide (e.g., PowerPoint) presentation.<br>Your report should:<br>Provide a synopsis of the  incident. What occurred? When? Who was involved? Wat parties or agencies? What was the impact of the event? Who was affected and how was the incident managed?<br>Describe if/how the event was handled in terms of Crisis vs. Consequence management.<br>Was the  'Incident Command System' used? Was it effective?  If not, why do you think it was not?<br>Was there a local or state response plan? If yes, was it followed? Effectiveness? If no plan, what are your recommendations for plan development?<br>Conclude with a critical review of the lessons learned and the actions taken at the government level to respond to and recover from  the incident.<br>Be sure to include a slide with references used and how they were used. |

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**## MKT434Case1AssignmentINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

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| Case 1 Assignment – J2025<br>Complete the textbook readings for Module 1 and the video on The Marketing Research Process.<br>Watch this Video: https://youtu.be/_FGUkxn5kZQ?si=1gbWrxM6_9T3Azjw<br>Based on the premise that marketing research may have helped Starbucks avoid failure in Australia, the task is to apply what you have learned from the textbook (especially Chapter Three: The Marketing Research Process and Defining the Problem and Research Objectives). Imagine you are a Marketing executive at Starbucks and the C-suite is asking you why things are going so poorly for the brand in Australia. You decide marketing research is required to address their questions and take corrective action. Your task is to discuss Steps One, Two, and Three from the Marketing Research Process described in Chapter Three by answering the following questions. You should write the submission as if you are discussing the case for marketing research to your boss. To develop your submission, use what you learn from the video as well as the readings from Module 1 to complete this Case Study. <br>· As a Marketing executive at Starbucks, you believe that the brand should conduct marketing research to determine why the brand is failing in Australia.  Using <br>_Step One: Establishing the Need for Marketing Research_ in the Marketing Research Process as a guide, outline the reasons why you believe marketing research is required before launching the brand in Australia.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Two: Define the Problem_ in the Marketing Research Process, define the problem. What have you recognized as the problem? What is the background to the problem? What are the decision alternatives? Formulate the problem statement.<br> <br>· Focusing on<br>_Step Three: Research Objectives in the Marketing Research Process_, outline five to ten research objectives.  <br> <br>Prepare your Case Study using Microsoft Word.<br>Review the Course Outline under Student Resources, to go over expectations regarding assignment guidelines. <br>See the Rubric under Student Resources to learn how to earn maximum points. <br>See Laurie’s Calendar under Student Resources with events and due dates.<br>Click on "Submit to Dropbox" to submit your assignment.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |
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**## MKT434Module4FinalProjectINSTRUCTIONS.docx**

Module 4 Final Project – 2025

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| Click on the attachment below for a description of your final project. It consists of developing a survey, conducting a t-test and writing a report. Under Student Resources, see Laurie's Calendar for the due date, the Rubric for how to earn maximum points, and the Course Outline for expectations.<br>DO NOT wait until the last minute to start this project.<br>Please note while you can submit multiple files and submissions, I will only be reviewing the most recent submission and that score will be counted within the grade book. |

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**## MKT434Case1gradingRubric.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:15 PM Module 1 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642328&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

**## MKT434Module2CaseStudy2GRADINGRUBRIC.pdf**

Case Study Rubric 2024
Course: MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 1/3

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

Overall

Performance

/ 13Identification of all

key issues.

Substantive

discussion regarding

analysis, details,

reflection and

thought. Very clear

focus and

appropriate tone

addressing all

aspects of the

assignment

prompts. No errors

—proper grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

Extensive use of

citations and

references indicates

substantial research

and provides an

academic

framework to

observations and

personal

viewpoints. Use of a

variety of sentence

length and

Identifies all key

issues noting their

significance in the

case. Depth of

analysis supported

by relevant details.

Focused on a

purpose—suitable

tone that addresses

most assignment

prompts. Content

reflects logical

organization. May

have some errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation but

they do not

interfere with

communication. Use

of citations and

references indicates

ample research and

supporting

evidence. Minimal

APA errors.

Controlled and

varied sentence

structure—

Identifies most key

issues. Attempts to

establish and

maintain purpose in

terms of

communicating with

the audience. Depth

of analysis and idea

development

reflects adequate

understanding. May

not address all

prompts. Limited

use of citations and

references. Over

reliance on personal

observation or

personal viewpoint.

APA errors in

format and style.

Lapses in focus and

coherence.

Simplistic writing

style. Average level

of insight

demonstrated.

Superficial analysis

that indicates

minimal awareness

of issues and

purpose. Limited

development of

ideas. Use of

unrelated detail.

Citations and

references are

minimal or not

included.

Organization is

random and weak.

Incorrect and

ineffective wording.

Errors in sentence

structure. Lacks

use of proper

grammar and

format. Lacks

originality or

creativity; ideas are

common or

underdeveloped.

Few to no

connections or new

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 2/3

Total / 13

Overall Score

Criteria
Distinguished
13 points

Commendable
12 points

Acceptable
10 points

Deficient
8 points

Criterion Score

structure. Citations

and bibliography

follow APA format

and style. Very high

level of creative

insight

demonstrated.

acceptable and

effective language.

Good creative

insight

demonstrated.

perspectives are

explored.

Distinguished
13 points minimum

Commendable
11 points minimum

Acceptable
9 points minimum

Deficient
0 points minimum

6/2/25, 1:26 PM Module 2 Case Study – 25 – MKT434 Marketing Research & Analytics – National University

https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=642329&grpid=0&isprv=&bp=0&ou=110203 3/3

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