Distinguished - Writes a comprehensive objective description of the selected process or mechanism, and fully incorporates the elements of a useable description of a logical descriptive sequence.

Proficient - Writes an objective description of the selected process or mechanism, and incorporates the elements of a useable description of a logical descriptive sequence. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Writes a limited objective description of the selected process or mechanism, and somewhat incorporates the elements of a useable description of a logical descriptive sequence. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to write an objective description of the selected process or mechanism; however, does not incorporate the elements of a useable description of a logical descriptive sequence, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The objective description of the selected process or mechanism and incorporation of the elements of a usable description and a logical descriptive sequence are either nonexistent or lack 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 - 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.