Distinguished - Effectively depicts the different types of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques.

Proficient - Adequately depicts the different types of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The depiction is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally depicts the different types of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The depiction is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Ineffectively depicts the different types of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The depiction is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The depiction of the different types of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively discuss each type of data collection, paying attention to the characteristics of each type (accuracy, credibility, dependability, validity and reliability).

Proficient - Discuss each type of data collection, paying attention to the characteristics of each type (accuracy, credibility, dependability, validity and reliability). Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally discuss each type of data collection, paying attention to the characteristics of each type (accuracy, credibility, dependability, validity and reliability). Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Ineffectively discuss each type of data collection, paying attention to the characteristics of each type (accuracy, credibility, dependability, validity and reliability). Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion on each type of data collection is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively describes the different types of data chosen and the reporting out of those findings.  

Proficient - Describes the different types of data chosen and the reporting out of those findings.  The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally describes the different types of data chosen and the reporting out of those findings.  The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Ineffectively describes the different types of data chosen and the reporting out of those findings.  The description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the different types of data chosen and the reporting out of those findings is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.