Distinguished - Thoroughly defines and documents the recommended business requirements, providing an entirely clear understanding of why each recommendation was made.  A Gantt chart was included, which comprehensively shows a schedule for completion of the definition phase.

Proficient - Defines and documents the recommended business requirements, providing a sufficient understanding of why each recommendation was made. A Gantt chart was included, which shows a schedule for completion of the definition phase.

Basic - Identifies and documents the recommended business requirements, providing a rudimentary idea of why each recommendation was made. A Gantt chart was included, which shows a somewhat vague schedule for completion of the definition phase.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify and document the recommended business requirements, but the list is severely limited and may contain slight inaccuracies. A Gantt chart may be included.

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

Distinguished - Conclusion is skillfully developed and thoroughly summarizes the findings of the research project.

Proficient - Conclusion is mostly developed, and adequately summarizes the findings of the research project.

Basic - Conclusion is present, and loosely summarizes the findings of the research project.

Below Expectations - Conclusion is present, though somewhat incomplete. It does not adequately summarize the findings of the research project. 

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

Distinguished - The assignment submission includes the following: title page, Recommendations, Conclusion, and references page. The Final Project Template was accurately and comprehensively used. The sections for the Recommendations and Conclusion meet or exceed the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

Proficient - The assignment submission includes a title page, Recommendations, Conclusion, and references page.  The Final Project Template was used.  The sections for the Recommendations and Conclusion meet the component/part requirements as outlined in the template.

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

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

Non-Performance - The Recommendations and Conclusion sections are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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.