Distinguished - Provides a clear, succinct thesis statement that accurately and thoroughly summarizes research findings.

Proficient - Provides a thesis statement that summarizes research findings.  The thesis statement may have minor errors, but the meaning is clear.

Basic - Provides a thesis statement that is related to the research findings but may not successfully or clearly summarize the findings.  The thesis provided may be more than two sentences. 

Below Expectations - Provides a thesis statement that is somewhat related to the research topic but does not summarize the research findings.  The thesis provided is longer than two sentences. 

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

Distinguished - Clearly and unambiguously meets the requirement of providing two scholarly journal articles, two web pages, and one eBook chapter.

Proficient - Appears to meet the requirement of providing two scholarly journal articles, two web pages, and one eBook chapter, though APA issues make it difficult to confirm.

Basic - Provides five sources, but it is not clear that the student has the correct number of sources from each type.

Below Expectations - Provides five sources, but there are clearly sources missing from one or more categories or there are fewer than five sources provided.

Non-Performance - The required sources are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates APA-formatted references that are complete and accurate for all five sources (two scholarly journal articles, two web pages, and one eBook).

Proficient - Creates APA-formatted references that are mostly complete and accurate for all five sources (two scholarly journal articles, two web pages, and one eBook).  There are minor errors or missing elements.

Basic - Creates APA-formatted references that are somewhat complete and accurate for all five sources two scholarly journal articles: two web pages, and one eBook. There are errors and/or  relevant elements are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to create APA-formatted references or all five sources: two scholarly journal articles, two web pages, and one eBook; however, there are fewer than five sources, and/or there are significant errors and missing elements.

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

Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for all five sources.  All annotations are two paragraphs in length.

Proficient - Summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for all five sources.  All annotations are two paragraphs in length. The annotations contain few inaccuracies and are missing only minor details.

Basic - Briefly summarizes the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for the five sources. All annotations are two paragraphs in length. The annotations contain some inaccuracies and/or are missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the purpose, content, evidence, and relation for each source; however, annotations are not included for all five sources, and/or the annotations may be less than two paragraphs in length, contain many inaccuracies, and are missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The annotations of the required five sources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses the Completing the Annotated Bibliography Template fully completing all of the required portions.

Proficient - Uses the Completing the Annotated Bibliography Template, completing most of the required portions.

Basic - Uses the Completing the Annotated Bibliography Template, completing some of the required portions.

Below Expectations - Uses the Completing the Annotated Bibliography Template; however, many portions were not completed.

Non-Performance - The completed Completing the Annotated Bibliography 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.