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 - Skillfully discusses two problems in health care and provides a detailed analysis of the impact on patients and the community.

Proficient - Discusses two problems in health care and provides a brief analysis of the impact on patients and the community.

Basic - Provides a description of problems in health care, but relevant information is missing about the impact on patients and the community. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a description and analysis of health care problems, but does not provide relevant or detailed information.

Non-Performance - The description and analysis of two major health care problems is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and effectively provides a precise assessment of national health insurance and a complete breakdown of benefits and risks identified with a national health insurance system.

Proficient -Provides a general assessment of a national health insurance system, as well as some benefit and risk factors.

Basic - Provides a limited assessment of a national health insurance system, as well as some benefit and risk factors, but relevant information is missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an assessment on a national health insurance system. Did not provide relevant information on the benefits and risks and many details are not discussed.

Non-Performance - The benefits/risks of national health insurance are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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 - Employs persuasive information from credible source(s), to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible source(s), to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible source(s), but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance.  Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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.