Distinguished - Meticulously creates a compelling cover letter and resume that matches the industry or occupation the student is seeking to enter.

Proficient - Creates a compelling cover letter and resume that matches the industry or occupation the student is seeking to enter.

Basic - Creates a compelling cover letter and resume that matches the industry or occupation the student is seeking to enter. Minor errors are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a compelling cover letter and//or resume that matches the industry or occupation the student is seeking to enter. Significant errors are present. Either the cover letter or resume may be missing.

Non-Performance – The cover letter and resume that match the industry or occupation the student is seeking to enter are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The cover letter and resume include all relevant elements, as outlined in the Creating a Compelling Cover Letter Webinar and the Creating a Winning Resume Webinar. All elements are completely and clearly addressed.

Proficient - The cover letter and resume include all relevant elements, as outlined in the Creating a Compelling Cover Letter Webinar and the Creating a Winning Resume Webinar.

Basic - The cover letter and resume include most relevant elements, as outlined in the Creating a Compelling Cover Letter Webinar and the Creating a Winning Resume Webinar.

Below Expectations - The cover letter and resume include some relevant elements, as outlined in the Creating a Compelling Cover Letter Webinar and the Creating a Winning Resume Webinar.

Non-Performance - The elements, as outlined in the Creating a Compelling Cover Letter Webinar or the Creating a Winning Resume Webinar, are either nonexistent or lack 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 relevant information effectively.

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 manner in which the content is summarized or presented.

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 manner in which the content is summarized or presented.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. The relevance of information included is difficult to determine.

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. The format of the cover letter and resume has a well-organized, professional appearance.

Proficient - 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. The format of the cover letter and the resume is well-organized; however, 1 or 2 improvements are recommended for the format/layout to present a more professional appearance.

Basic - 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. The format of the cover letter or the resume is well-organized; however, 3 or more improvements are recommended for the format/layout to present a more professional appearance.

Below Expectations – Demonstrates one or more errors in syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar and/or significant improvements in organization and/or format/layout are recommended to present a more professional appearance.

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.