Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the general functions and authority of the EEOC.

Proficient - Explains the general functions and authority of the EEOC. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the general functions and authority of the EEOC. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the general functions and authority of the EEOC; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the general functions and authority of the EEOC is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an exceptional and thorough overview of the chosen EEOC case, and clearly evaluates the EEOC non-compliance issues related to the case.

Proficient - Provides an overview of the chosen EEOC case, and evaluates the EEOC non-compliance issues related to the case. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Provides a limited overview of the chosen EEOC case, and partially evaluates the EEOC non-compliance issues related to the case. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Provides an incomplete overview of the chosen EEOC case, and attempts to evaluate the EEOC non-compliance issues related to the case; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The overview of the chosen EEOC case, and the evaluation of the EEOC non-compliance issues related to the case is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the procedures used by the EEOC in investigating and handling the case.

Proficient - Explains the procedures used by the EEOC in investigating and handling the case. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains the procedures used by the EEOC in investigating and handling the case. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the procedures used by the EEOC in investigating and handling the case; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the procedures used by the EEOC in investigating and handling the case is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the potential sanctions/punishments that the EEOC may impose on the employer for non-compliance.

Proficient - Analyzes the potential sanctions/punishments that the EEOC may impose on the employer for non-compliance. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the potential sanctions/punishments that the EEOC may impose on the employer for non-compliance. The analysis is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the potential sanctions/punishments that the EEOC may impose on the employer for non-compliance; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the potential sanctions/punishments that the EEOC may impose on the employer for non-compliance is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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