Distinguished - Provides detailed reasons supported by comprehensive evidence that explain interest in selecting this model.

Proficient -Provides reasons supported by evidence to explain interest in selecting this model. Some minor details are missing.

Basic -Provides limited reasons supported by some evidence to explain interest in selecting this model.

Below Expectations -Attempts to provide reasons supported by evidence to explain interest in selecting this model, but many details are missing. May not include evidence to support reasons.

Non-Performance - The reasons for selecting this model are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Provides detailed description of one of the major contributors to the selected model.

Proficient -Provides adequate description of one of the major contributors to the field of study of the selected model. Some minor details are missing.

Basic -Provides limited description of one of the major contributors to the field of study of the selected model.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide description of one of the major contributors to the field of study of the selected model, but many details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance -The description of this major contributor is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Provides detailed description of one of the major theories of this model.

Proficient - Provides adequate description of one of the major theories of this model. Some minor details are missing.

Basic -Provides limited description of one of the major theories of this model.

Below Expectations -Attempts to provide description of one of the major theories of this model, but many details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance -The description of one of the major theories of this model is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Provides detailed summary of one peer-reviewed article and analyzes the article’s relation to the selected model.

Proficient -Provides adequate summary of one peer-reviewed article and analyzes the article’s relation to the selected model.

Basic -Provides limited summary of one peer-reviewed article and analyzes the article’s relation to the selected model.

Below Expectations -Attempts to provide summary of one peer-reviewed article and analyzes the article’s relation to the selected model, but many details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance -The summary of one peer-reviewed article and analysis of the article’s relation to the selected model are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Employs persuasive information from credible source(s) to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient -Employs applicable information from credible source(s) to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic -Identifies applicable information from credible source(s), but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations -Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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

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 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 -Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

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 over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

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