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OL 690 Module Four Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Responsible Operation and the Environment
Overview: Many global organizations are ISO certified. Specifically, ISO 14001 addresses the elements of responsible operation toward the environment. The
framework indicates that an organization should maintain a policy addressing the following elements:
Top management shall define its organization’s environmental policy, and ensure it is appropriate to the environmental impact of its activities, products
and services.
Commitment to continuous improvement, prevention of pollution and compliance with legislation and regulations shall be documented, implemented
and maintained.
The environmental objectives and targets shall be set and reviewed.
The policy shall be communicated to all persons working for the organization and be made available to the public. (Source: TWI)
Write a 3- to 4-page paper that addresses the following: Create a 1–2 paragraph environmental policy for the company that you are focusing on for your final project.
Discuss and support your selected focus areas in your policy verbiage. Guidelines for Submission: Your paper should be 3–4 pages in length (not including cover page and reference page) and should use double spacing, 12-point
Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to a discipline-appropriate citation method.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements
Main Elements Inquiry and Analysis Integration and
Application Exemplary (100%)
Includes all of the main
elements and requirements
and cites multiple examples to
illustrate each element
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of multiple
concepts
All of the course concepts are
correctly applied Proficient (90%)
Includes most of the main
elements and requirements
and cites many examples to
illustrate each element
Provides in-depth analysis that
demonstrates complete
understanding of some
concepts
Most of the course concepts
are correctly applied Needs Improvement (70%)
Includes some of the main
elements and requirements Not Evident (0%)
Does not include any of the
main elements and
requirements Value
25 Provides analysis that
demonstrates minimal
understanding of concepts Does not provide in-depth
analysis 20 Some of the course concepts
are correctly applied Does not correctly apply any of
the course concepts 10 Critical Thinking Research Writing
(Mechanics/Citations) Draws insightful conclusions
that are thoroughly defended
with evidence and examples
Incorporates many scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
No errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations Draws informed conclusions
that are justified with evidence Draws logical conclusions, but
does not defend with evidence Does not draw logical
conclusions 20 Incorporates some scholarly
resources effectively that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
Minor errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations Incorporates very few scholarly
resources that reflect depth
and breadth of research Does not incorporate scholarly
resources that reflect depth
and breadth of research 15 Some errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations Major errors related to
organization, grammar and
style, and citations 10 Total 100%