Distinguished - Clearly describes one communication theory that can be applied in a health and human service setting in three to five sentences.

Proficient - Describes one communication theory that can be applied in a health and human service setting in three to five sentences. Description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes one communication theory that can be applied in a health and human service setting in three to five sentences. Description is somewhat underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one communication theory that can be applied in a health and human service setting using less than the required number of sentences. Description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance -The description of one communication theory that can be applied in a health and human service setting in three to five sentences is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly describes an effective verbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences.

Proficient - Describes an effective verbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences. Description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes an effective verbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences. Description is somewhat underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe an effective verbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used using less than the required number of sentences. Description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The description of an effective verbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Clearly describes an effective nonverbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences.

Proficient - Describes an effective nonverbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences. Description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes an effective nonverbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences. Description is somewhat underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe an effective nonverbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used using less than the required number of sentences. Description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The description of an effective nonverbal communication technique in a health and human service setting and how it would be used in three to five sentences is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly describes one empathy skill in interpersonal and group settings and how it would be used in both situations in three to five sentences.

Proficient - Describes one empathy skill in interpersonal and group settings and how it would be used in both situations in three to five sentences. Description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes one empathy skill in interpersonal and group settings and how it would be used in both situations in three to five sentences. Description is somewhat underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one empathy skill in interpersonal and group settings and how it would be used using less than the required number of sentences. Description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The description of one empathy skill in interpersonal and group settings and how it would be used in both situations in three to five sentences is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively describes the impact of family, culture, and gender related to your communication with clients.

Proficient - Describes the impact of family, culture, and gender related to your communication with clients. Description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes the impact of family, culture, and gender related to your communication with clients. Description is somewhat underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the impact of family, culture, and gender related to your communication with clients. Description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The description of the impact of family, culture, and gender related to your communication with clients is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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 - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

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 page, and reference page.

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

Basic - Exhibits limited 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.