Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the normalization process, including accurate, detailed descriptions of the five normal forms, and provides multiple specific examples for each of the normal forms discussed.

Proficient - Explains the normalization process, including accurate descriptions for each of the five normal forms, and provides examples for each form. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains the normalization process, including limited, but accurate, descriptions for each of the five normal forms, and provides vague examples for most of the forms. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the normalization process, including descriptions for each of the five normal forms, and provide examples for the forms; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped, the descriptions are inaccurate, and the examples do not represent the identified forms.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the normalization process and examples of each form are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The ERD model developed in Week 2 is accurately translated into 3NF.

Proficient - The ERD model developed in Week 2 is translated into 3NF. Minor elements in the data model are slightly inaccurate in translation.

Basic - The ERD model developed in Week 2 is partially translated into 3NF. Some of the elements in the data model do not meet 3NF or are inaccurately translated.

Below Expectations - Attempts to translate the ERD into 3NF; however, many of the data elements do not meet the 3NF criteria, and most of the elements are inaccurately translated.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how each table in the ERD meets 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF, and comprehensively describes all of the rules violated where issues with meeting the normal forms required resolution. Provides more than one appropriate option for resolving the issues identified.

Proficient - Explains how each table in the ERD meets 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF, and describes the primary rules violated where issues with meeting the normal forms required resolution. Provides an appropriate option for resolving the issues identified. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains how each table in the ERD meets 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF, and briefly describes some of the rules violated where issues with meeting the normal forms required resolution. Provides one slightly inappropriate option for resolving the issues identified. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how each table in the ERD meets 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF and describe the rules violated where issues with meeting the normal forms required resolution; however, provides an inappropriate option for resolving the issues identified, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The normalization explanation and option(s) for resolving the issues identified are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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.