Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the chosen cultures.

Proficient - Provides an accurate overview of the chosen cultures. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited, somewhat accurate overview of the chosen cultures. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an overview of the chosen culture; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The overview of the two chosen cultures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately summarizes the information from the YouseeU presentation touching upon economic organization, political organization, religious beliefs, the role of race, and gender roles.

Proficient - Summarizes the information from the YouseeU presentation touching upon economic organization, political organization, religious beliefs, the role of race, and gender roles. The summary is slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally summarizes the information from the YouseeU presentation partially touching upon economic organization, political organization, religious beliefs, the role of race, and gender roles. The summary is inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a summary of the information from the YouseeU presentation  that touches upon economic organization, political organization, religious beliefs, the role of race, and gender roles;  however, the summary is significantly inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The summary of information from the YouseeU presentation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately analyzes personal cultural practices in relation to information learned about the two chosen cultures.

Proficient - Accurately analyzes personal cultural practices in relation to information learned about the two chosen cultures. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally analyzes personal cultural practices in relation to information learned about the two chosen cultures. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze personal cultural practices in relation to information learned about the two chosen cultures; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The analysis of personal cultural practices in relation to information learned about the two chosen cultures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately discusses the effects of globalization on the two chosen cultures.

Proficient - Accurately discusses the effects of globalization on the two chosen cultures. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally discusses the effects of globalization on the two chosen cultures. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the effects of globalization on the two chosen cultures; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the effects of globalization on the two chosen cultures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately compares and contrasts the two chosen cultures.

Proficient - Accurately compares and contrasts the two chosen cultures. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally  compares and contrasts the two chosen cultures. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the two chosen cultures; however significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The compare and contrast of  the two chosen cultures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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 - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhance comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating an awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that is appropriate, but may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.

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.