Distinguished - Expertly and accurately identifies the main issues and responds to each of the questions from the chosen area with complete accuracy. Demonstrates an expert understanding of the chosen area of study.

Proficient - Identifies the main issues and responds to each of the questions from the chosen area with sufficient expertise and accuracy. Demonstrates an understanding of the chosen area of study.

Basic - Identifies the main issues and responds to each of the questions from the chosen area with some accuracy. Demonstrates a rudimentary understanding of the chosen area of study.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the main issues and respond to the questions from the chosen area although the responses are largely inaccurate or incomplete.  Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the chosen area of study.

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to identify the main issues and respond to the questions from the chosen area.

Distinguished - Expertly builds upon class activities by referencing and applying specific concepts from the text to show a deep understanding of the material.

Proficient - Sufficiently builds upon class activities by referencing and applying concepts from the text to show a general understanding of the material.

Basic - Builds upon class activities by referencing, but not applying, concepts from the text to show a basic understanding of the material.

Below Expectations - Attempts to build upon class activities, but fails to show learning has occurred, by referencing or applying concepts from the text in a meaningful way. 

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to build upon class activities by referencing new learning.

Distinguished - Expertly and logically applies learning to specific workplace activities, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Proficient - Applies learning to specific workplace activities.  Activities are mostly logical, demonstrating a sufficient understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Basic - Applies learning to general workplace activities.  Activities may not be completely logical, demonstrating a rudimentary understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply learning to workplace activities, but the applications are not logical. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to apply learning to specific workplace activities.

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 - 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 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.