Distinguished - Provides a research question that is appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography and thoroughly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion). The student has fully addressed any issues regarding the research question raised by the instructor previously.

Proficient - Provides a research question that is appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography and mostly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion). The student has addressed most of the issues raised by the instructor about the research question previously. Minor revisions of the research question are required.

Basic - Provides a research question that is acceptable to use for the Annotated Bibliography and somewhat meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion). The student has somewhat addressed any issues raised by the instructor about the research question. Relevant revisions of the research question are required.

Below Expectations - Provides a research question; however, it is not acceptable to use for the Annotated Bibliography and does not meet the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion). The student has not addressed issues raised by the instructor. Significant revisions of the research question are required.

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

Distinguished - Locates two web pages that thoroughly address the research question.

Proficient - Locates two web pages that adequately address the research question.

Basic - Locates at least one web page that partially addresses the research question.

Below Expectations - Locates at least one web page, but the web page(s) do not address the research question.

Non-Performance - The two web pages are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates APA-formatted references that are complete and accurate for both webpages.

Proficient - Creates APA-formatted references that are mostly complete and accurate for both web pages. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Creates APA-formatted references that are somewhat complete and accurate. Relevant details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create APA-formatted references; however, only one reference is included, and/or there are significant errors and many missing elements.

Non-Performance - The APA references are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for each web page.  Each annotation is at least two paragraphs long.

Proficient - Summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for each web page. Each annotation is at least two paragraphs in length. The annotations contain few inaccuracies or are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for each web page. Each annotation is at least two paragraphs in length. The annotations contain some inaccuracies and/or are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for each web page; however, each annotation may not meet the two paragraphs in length requirement, contains many inaccuracies, and is significantly underdeveloped, or only one annotation is present.

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

Distinguished - Uses the Locating Web Pages template, fully completing all of the required portions.

Proficient - Uses the Locating Web Pages template, completing most of the required portions.

Basic - Uses the Locating Web Pages template, completing some of the required portions.

Below Expectations - Uses the Locating Web Pages template; however, many portions were not completed.

Non-Performance - The completed Locating Web Pages template is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains 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 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.