Distinguished - Includes a succinct thesis statement that clarifies the purpose of the presentation.

Proficient - Includes a thesis statement that clarifies the purpose of presentation. The thesis statement could be more succinct.

Basic - Includes a thesis statement that somewhat clarifies the purpose of the presentation. The thesis statement is not clear and/or succinct.

Below Expectations - Includes an inadequate thesis statement that does not clarify the purpose of the presentation. The thesis statement is not clear or succinct.

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

Distinguished - Selects one family member, provides a thorough description of the health condition, and how the condition affects the person physically and mentally.

Proficient - Selects one family member, provides a description of the health condition, and how the condition affects the person physically and mentally.  Minor details are missing or slightly unclear. 

Basic - Selects one family member, provides a limited description of the health condition and how the condition affects the person physically and mentally.  Relevant details are missing and/or unclear. 

Below Expectations - Selects one family member,  and attempts to provide a description of the health condition, and how the condition affects the person physically and mentally; however,  significant details are missing and unclear.

Non Performance - The element requiring you to select one family member, provide a thorough description of the health condition, and describe how the condition affects the person physically and mentally is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The explanation as to how the condition affects their meso-level and exo-level interactions is fully addressed.

Proficient - The explanation as to how the condition affects their meso-level and exo-level interactions is addressed.  Minor details are missing or slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - The explanation as to how the condition affects their meso-level and exo-level interactions is partially addressed.  Relevant details are missing or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - The explanation as to how the condition affects their meso-level and exo-level interactions is present; however, significant details are missing and underdeveloped.

Non Performance - The explanation as to how the condition affects their meso-level and exo-level interactions is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The comparisons of the three theories are present and thoroughly demonstrate similarities and differences.

Proficient - The comparisons of the three theories are present; however, the similarities and differences may be slightly underdeveloped or minor details are missing. 

Basic - The comparison of the three theories are partially present.  One or more theory is missing, or the similarities and differences are  underdeveloped and relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - The comparison of the three theories are partially present.  More than one theory is missing, or the similarities and differences are  significantly underdeveloped and relevant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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, which provide compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference slide 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 slide 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 slide 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 slide 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.

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the 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 - Uses relevant graphics, sound, and/or animation, which assist in presenting the overall main point and strongly enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability of the presentation.

Proficient - Uses sufficient graphics, sound, and/or animation, which assist in presenting the overall main point and enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability of the presentation.

Basic - Uses some graphics, sound, and/or animation to assist in the presentation of the main point. There is not a consistent theme/format to augment the readability of the presentation.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use graphics, sound, and/or animation to assist in presenting the overall main point; however, they do not enhance the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is not a consistent theme/format to augment the readability of the presentation.

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

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the presentation, title and reference slides.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the presentation; however, the layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the presentation. The 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 presentation is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted slides. 

Proficient - The length of the presentation is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted slides. 

Basic - The length of the presentation is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted slides.

Below Expectations - The length of the presentation is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted slides.

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.