Distinguished - Within the Children, Families, and Communities Guidebook, thoroughly develops the section titled, “Developing Family Partnerships.” The section includes an in-depth introduction that comprehensively explains the contents and why they are important for families. The section is well-developed.

Proficient - Within the Children, Families, and Communities Guidebook, develops a section titled, “Developing Family Partnerships.” The section includes an introduction that explains the contents and why they are important for families. The section is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Within the Children, Families, and Communities Guidebook, minimally develops a section titled, “Developing Family Partnerships.” The section includes a limited introduction that partially explains the contents and why they are important for families. The section is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Within the Children, Families, and Communities Guidebook, attempts to develop a section titled, “Developing Family Partnerships;” however, the section does not include an introduction that explains the contents and/or why they are important for families, and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The “Developing Family Partnerships” section is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes the NAEYC code of ethical responsibility statement. The summary is well-supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Summarizes the NAEYC code of ethical responsibility statement. The summary is supported by scholarly sources but slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally summarizes the NAEYC code of ethical responsibility statement. The summary is somewhat supported by scholarly sources and/or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the NAEYC code of ethical responsibility statement; however, the summary is not supported by scholarly sources and significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of the NAEYC code of ethical responsibility statement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - For all nine NAEYC ethical responsibilities, composes in-depth, personal commitment statements with elaborate and relevant details on how to follow the code of ethics in current or future role as an early childhood educator. The personal commitment statements are well-developed.

Proficient - For all nine NAEYC ethical responsibilities, composes personal commitment statements with relevant details on how to follow the code of ethics in current or future role as an early childhood educator. The personal commitment statements are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - For at least seven NAEYC ethical responsibilities, composes limited personal commitment statements with partial details on how to follow the code of ethics in current or future role as an early childhood educator. The personal commitment statements are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - For less than seven NAEYC ethical responsibilities, attempts to compose personal commitment statements on how to follow the code of ethics in current or future role as an early childhood educator; however, the personal commitment statements are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The personal commitment statements on how to follow the code of ethics in current or future role as an early childhood educator are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Describes a specific and comprehensive action plan to address each commitment statement, including at least four strong, credible sources that support each action.

Proficient - Describes a specific action plan to address each commitment statement, including at least four sources that support each action. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Describes a limited action plan to address each commitment statement, including at least three sources that somewhat support each action. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe a specific action plan to address each commitment statement; however, the sources provided do not appropriately support each action, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of a specific action plan to address each commitment statement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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 are 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 - 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 - 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.