Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes and fully explains the neurotransmitter and receptor interactions of the selected drug.

Proficient - Analyzes and explains the neurotransmitter and receptor interactions of the selected drug.The analysis  or explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally analyzes and partially  explains the neurotransmitter and receptor interactions of the selected drug.The analysis and/or explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze and explains the neurotransmitter and receptor interactions of the selected drug; however, the analysis and explanation  are significantly underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The analysis and explanation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes and thoroughly explains the pharmacokinetics, route of administration, half-life, doses, and other important facets of the selected drug.

Proficient - Analyzes and explains the pharmacokinetics, route of administration, half-life, doses, and other important facets of the selected drug. Minor details are missing from the analysis or explanation.

Basic - Minimally analyzes and partially explains the pharmacokinetics, route of administration, half-life, doses, and other important facets of the selected drug. Relevant details are missing from the analysis and/or explanation.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze and explain the pharmacokinetics, route of administration, half-life, doses, and other important facets of the selected drug; however, significant details are missing from the analysis and explanation.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the key contraindications and side effects of the drug and their relationship to the mechanism of action.

Proficient - Explains the key contraindications and side effects of the drug and their relationship to the mechanism of action. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Explains the key contraindications and side effects of the drug and their relationship to the mechanism of action.

Below Expectations - Explains the key contraindications and side effects of the drug and their relationship to the mechanism of action.

Non Performance - The explanation of the Key Contraindications and Side Effects of the Drug and Their Relationship to the Mechanism of Action is either nonexistent or lacks 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 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.

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 - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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