Distinguished -Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.  One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations -Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance -The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally clear and concise description of the six factors of attraction and addresses all questions in the assignment.

Proficient - Describes the six factors of attraction. Addresses most of the questions in the assignment.

Basic - Describes five or fewer factors of attraction. Addresses some of the questions in the assignment.

Below Expectations - Describes four or fewer factors of attraction and/or the explanation lacks sufficient development. Does not address the questions in the assignment.

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

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the human need to build bonds and relationships.

Proficient - Discusses the human need to build bonds and relationships. The discussion may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Discusses the human need to build bonds and relationships, but does not discuss how this need is attached to our emotions, our social bonds, and our fear of deprivation.

Below Expectations -Attempts to discuss the human need to build bonds and relationships, but does not discuss how this need is attached to our emotions, our social bonds, and our fear of deprivation. The explanation lacks sufficient development.

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

Distinguished -Provides an exceptional explanation of the three types of love. Includes comprehensive examination of Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love.

Proficient - Provides a sufficient explanation of the three types of love. Some relevant details from Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love may not be included.

Basic - Provides an adequate explanation of the three types of love, but does not discuss Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of the three types of love, but does not discuss Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love and/or many relevant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Assesses changes in own learning over time, recognizing varied contextual factors (e.g., works with ambiguity and risk, deals with frustration, considers ethical frameworks).

Proficient - Effectively communicates strengths and challenges (within specific performances or events) to increase effectiveness in different contexts (through increased self-awareness).

Basic - Depicts own performances with general descriptions of success and failure.

Below Expectations - Unsuccessfully defines own performances with general descriptors of success and failure.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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 -The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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

Distinguished -Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount 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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.