Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes the role of management in an organization.

Proficient - Describes the role of management in an organization.  There may be minor inaccuracies and/or relevant details missing.

Basic - Minimally describes the role of management in an organization.  There are inaccuracies and/or relevant details missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the role of management in an organization; however, significant relevant details are missing which result in a vague and unclear description.

Non-Performance - The description of the role of management in an organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a highly thoughtful and accurate discussion of the role of a union in an organization.  Discussion demonstrates an expert understanding of this concept.

Proficient - Provides an accurate discussion of the role of a union in an organization.  Discussion demonstrates a sufficient understanding of this concept.

Basic - Provides a discussion of the role of a union in an organization.  Discussion may be slightly superficial and demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of this concept.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a discussion of the role of a union in an organization.  However, the discussion may be superficial and/or misguided, demonstrating a lack of understanding of this concept.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the role of a union in an organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an expertly-crafted presentation that recommends at least two entirely feasible strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and maintain a favroable working relationship with unions. Strategies/actions are extremely detailed and supported.

Proficient - Provides a well-crafted presentation that recommends at least two feasible strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with unions. Strategies/actions are for the most part, feasible, detailed and supported.

Basic - Provides a presentation that recommends two somewhat feasible strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with unions. Strategies/actions lack detail and support.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present two somewhat feasible strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with unions; however, strategies/actions lack significant details, are vaguely presented, and their feasibility is unclear.

Non-Performance - The presentation of two strategies that can be implemented by the organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an expertly-crafted presentation that recommends at least two entirely feasible strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with management. Strategies/actions are extremely detailed and supported.

Proficient - Provides well-crafted presentation that recommends at least two feasible strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with management. Strategies/actions are for the most part, feasible, detailed and supported.

Basic - Provides a presentation that recommends two somewhat feasible strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with management. Strategies/actions lack detail and support.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present two somewhat feasible strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a favorable working relationship with management; however, strategies/actions lack significant details, are vaguely presented, and their feasibility is unclear.

Non-Performance - The presentation of two strategies that can be implemented by a union is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes 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 - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

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

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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 basic 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 paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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 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 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.