Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively defines Learning 2.0, describes how student learning has changed, and gives accurate examples of how Web 2.0 can be used to support student learning.

Proficient - Defines Learning 2.0, describes how student learning has changed, and gives accurate examples of how Web 2.0 can be used to support student learning.  Some minor details relevant to the discussion are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited definition and understanding of Learning 2.0, how student learning has changed, and examples of how Web 2.0 can be used to support student learning.  Details relevant to the discussion are missing and/or are inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to adequatelydefine Learning 2.0, describe how student learning has changed, and give accurate examples of how Web 2.0 can be used to support student learning.  The discussion of Learning 2.0 is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The definition of Learning 2.0, description of how student learning has changed and examples of how Web 2.0 can be used to support learning is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively describes the perfect storm of opportunity and how it can transform education into an open, participatory ecosystem. Provides specific examples from the article to support assertions.

Proficient - Describes the perfect storm of and how it can transform education into an open, participatory ecosystem.   Some minor relevant details are missing.  Provides at least one example from the article to support assertions.

Basic - Provides a limited description of the perfect storm of opportunity and how it can transform education into an open, participatory ecosystem. Provides limited or inaccurate examples from the article to support assertions.

Below Expectations - Attempts to adequately describe the perfect storm of opportunity and how it can transform education into an open, participatory ecosystem. Attempts to provide specific examples from the article to support assertions.  The discussion of the perfect storm of opportunity is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - Description of the perfect storm of opportunity and how it can transform education along with supporting examples is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively defines and describes social learning and discusses some of the Web 2.0 tools from the article that support social learning.   Thoroughly describes a social learning activity using a Web 2.0 tool mentioned in the article that might be used in practice.

Proficient - Defines and describes social learning and discusses some of the Web 2.0 tools from the article that support social learning and describes a social learning activity using a Web 2.0 tool mentioned in the article that might be used in practice.  Some minor relevant details are missing.

Basic - Provides limited understanding of social learning and how Web 2.0 tools can be used to support it in practice.  Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to define and describe social learning and discuss some of the Web 2.0 tools from the article that support social learning as well as how they might be used in practice.  The definition and description are underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The definition of social learning and discussion of how Web 2.0 technologies can be used to support it  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 is 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 - 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 requirement 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 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.