Distinguished - Skillfully describes a comprehensive list of procedures and methods followed in a detailed investigation of the selected system.  The report contains high-level pictures that thoroughly diagram the flow of documents and data through the current system.  Pictures and symbols are used accurately throughout.

Proficient - Describes a list of procedures and methods followed in an investigation of the selected system.  The report contains mostly high-level pictures that diagram the flow of documents and data through the current system.  Pictures and symbols are used accurately throughout.

Basic - Briefly describes a list of procedures and methods followed in an investigation of the selected system, but relevant information is missing.  The report somewhat contains high-level pictures that diagram the flow of documents and data through the current system.  Pictures and symbols are used accurately in most cases.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe a list of procedures and methods followed in an investigation of the selected system, but does not provide relevant or detailed information.  The report contains few high-level pictures that diagram the flow of documents and data through the current system.  Pictures and symbols are used inaccurately throughout. 

Non-Performance - The Procedures and Methods section of the assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and effectively provides a precise overview and understanding of the current system operations.  The system to be studied is conveniently broken down into subsystems.  These systems are organized by a detailed, complete, and accurate visual illustration.

Proficient - Provides a general overview and understanding of the current system operations.  The system to be studied is conveniently broken down into subsystems.  These systems are organized by an accurate visual illustration. 

Basic - Provides a limited overview and understanding of the current system operations. Relevant information is missing.  The system to be studied is broken down into subsystems.  These systems are somewhat organized by an accurate visual illustration.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an overview and understanding of the current system operations. Does not provide relevant information.  The system to be studied is partially broken down into subsystems.  These systems may be organized by a visual illustration.

Non-Performance - The Overview of the Current Systems Operations section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The assignment submission includes the following: title page, Procedures and Methods, Overview of Current Systems Operations, and references page.  The Final Project Template was accurately and comprehensively used.  The sections for the Procedures and Methods and Overview meet or exceed the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

Proficient - The assignment submission includes a title page, Procedures and Methods, Overview of Current Systems Operations, and references page. The Final Project Template was used. The sections for the Procedures and Methods and Overview meet the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

Basic - Part I of the Final Project falls short of the requirements. The assignment submission may be missing one of the following:  title page, Procedures and Methods, Overview of Current Systems Operations, or references page. The Final Project Template was used. The sections for the Procedures and Methods and Overview may not meet the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

Below Expectations - Part I of the Final Project meets half the assignment requirements. The assignment submission may be missing one or two of the following:  title page, Procedures and Methods, Overview of Current Systems Operations, and/or references page. The Final Project Template may not have been used.  The sections for the Procedures and Methods and Overview do not meet the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

Non-Performance - The Procedures and Methods and Overview of Current Systems Operations sections are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that enhances comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating awareness of purpose and audience. 

Basic - Utilizing a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates in a basic way what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in appropriate forms, although attempts may be incomplete.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page. 

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.