Distinguished - Creates an assessment guide with the following headings: Table of Contents; Introduction and Overview; Tests of Intelligence; Tests of Achievement; Tests of Ability; Neuropsychological Testing; Personality Testing; Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment; Forensic Assessment; Special Topics (Student’s Choice); and References. The content in each section is fully relevant and effectively meets the assignment requirements.

Proficient - Creates an assessment guide with the following headings: Table of Contents; Introduction and Overview; Tests of Intelligence; Tests of Achievement; Tests of Ability; Neuropsychological Testing; Personality Testing; Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment; Forensic Assessment; Special Topics (Student’s Choice); and References. A maximum of one section does not fully meet the assignment requirements.

Basic - Creates an assessment guide with the following headings: Table of Contents; Introduction and Overview; Tests of Intelligence; Tests of Achievement; Tests of Ability; Neuropsychological Testing; Personality Testing; Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment; Forensic Assessment; Special Topics (Student’s Choice); and References. A maximum of two sections do not fully meet the assignment requirements.

Below Expectations - Creates an assessment guide with the following headings: Table of Contents; Introduction and Overview; Tests of Intelligence; Tests of Achievement; Tests of Ability; Neuropsychological Testing; Personality Testing; Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment; Forensic Assessment; Special Topics (Student’s Choice); and References. Several of the sections do not meet the assignment requirements.

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

Distinguished - The Table of Contents page includes all required information identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Table of Contents page addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions. A maximum of one relevant detail is missing.

Basic - The Table of Contents page partially addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions. A maximum of two relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - The Table of Contents page addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or a maximum of three relevant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Includes a thorough introduction and overview which addresses the major aspects of the assessment process. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Includes an introduction and overview which addresses the major aspects of the assessment process. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - Includes an introduction and overview which partially addresses the major aspects of the assessment process. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include an introduction and overview to address the major aspects of the assessment process; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - The Tests of Intelligence Information section includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Tests of Intelligence Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Tests of Intelligence Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Tests of Intelligence Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Tests of Intelligence Information section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The Tests of Achievement Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Tests of Achievement Information Section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Tests of Achievement Information Section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Tests of Achievement Information Section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Tests of Achievement Information section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The Tests of Ability Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Tests of Ability Information Section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Tests of Ability Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Tests of Ability Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Tests of Ability Information section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The Neuropsychological Testing Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Neuropsychological Testing Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Neuropsychological Testing Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Neuropsychological Testing Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - The Personality Testing Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Personality Testing Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Personality Testing Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Personality Testing Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - The Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include an Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Industrial, Occupational, and Career Assessment Information section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The Forensic Assessment Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Forensic Assessment Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Forensic Assessment Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Forensic Assessment Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - The Special Topics Information includes all required elements in a thorough manner. Fully addresses each of the elements identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - The Special Topics Information section includes all required elements. Addresses the elements identified in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - The Special Topics Information section partially includes the required elements. Minimally addresses some of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a Special Topics Information section; however, does not address many of the elements identified in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Includes a meticulously accurate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Proficient - Includes an accurate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. A maximum of one format or content error is present. 

Basic - Includes an accurate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. A maximum of two format or content errors are present. 

Below Expectations - Includes an accurate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. A maximum of three format or content errors are present. 

Non-Performance - The Reference Page is either nonexistent, is not in APA format, or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explores the ideas, thoughts, and elements of the topic and provides relevant evidence and information that demonstrates all of the following as applicable to the discussion prompt: clarity, relevance, depth, breadth, use of information resources, and logic.

Proficient - Explores the ideas, thoughts, and elements of the topic and provides relevant evidence and information that demonstrates most of the following as applicable to the discussion prompt: clarity, relevance, depth, breadth, use of information resources, and logic.

Basic - Explores the ideas, thoughts, and elements of the topic and provides relevant evidence and information that demonstrates some of the following as applicable to the discussion prompt: clarity, relevance, depth, breadth, and use of information, and logic.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explore the ideas, thoughts, and elements of the topic and provide relevant evidence and information, but demonstrates few of the following as applicable to the discussion prompt: clarity, relevance, depth, breadth, use of information resources, and logic.

Non-Performance - There is no attempt to explore the ideas, thoughts, and elements of the topic and provide relevant evidence and information in either the original post or subsequent response posts within the discussion, or no post is present.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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.

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.