Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the seven layers of the OSI Model. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the model by providing ample detail and relevant examples to support the discussion.

Proficient - Describes the seven layers of the OSI Model by providing sufficient detail and relevant examples to support the discussion. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes the seven layers of the OSI Model by providing limited detail and vague examples to support the discussion. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the seven layers of the OSI Model; however, does not provide adequate detail to support the discussion, and the description is significantly underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol including an expertly rendered graphical representation of the OSI-TCP/IP comparison.

Proficient - Compares the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol including a relevant graphical representation of the OSI-TCP/IP comparison. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally compares the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol including a limited graphical OSI-TCP/IP representation. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare the relationship between the OSI Model and the TCP/IP protocol including a graphical OSI-TCP/IP representation; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The comparison and graphical representation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the OSI model can help troubleshoot a networking problem including expert examples to demonstrate the concepts.

Proficient - Explains how the OSI model can help troubleshoot a networking problem including relevant examples to support discussion. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains how the OSI model can help troubleshoot a networking problem including limited examples that generally support the discussion. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the OSI model can help troubleshoot a networking problem; however, does not include examples to support the discussion, and significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains where the different networking devices and functions in the OSI model can be found, and fully supports the choice with an expert and insightful explanation.

Proficient - Explains where the different networking devices and functions in the OSI model can be found, and supports the choice of layers with a sufficient explanation. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains where the different networking devices and functions in the OSI model can be found, and vaguely supports the choice of layers with a limited explanation. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain where the different networking devices and functions in the OSI model are found and support the choice of layers; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation is 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 - 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.