Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses why “plagiarism” is problematic in higher education based on own experiences and knowledge. Examples of experiences with plagiarism are included (by self and/or others). A personal strategy for how to develop academic voice, as well as, a reflection about how students not being caught when they cheat, makes them feel are included. 

Proficient - Discusses why “plagiarism” is problematic in higher education based on own experiences and knowledge. Examples of experiences with plagiarism are included (by self and/or others). A personal strategy for how to develop academic voice, as well as, a reflection about how students not being caught when they cheat, makes them feel are included. Portions of discussion may be vague.

Basic - Minimally discusses why “plagiarism” is problematic in higher education based on own experiences and knowledge. Portions of discussion may be excluded. Details may be vague, inaccurate, and/or not fully developed.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss why “plagiarism” is problematic in higher education. Portions of the discussion may be excluded. Relevant details may be missing, inaccurate, vague, and/or not fully developed.

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

Distinguished - A summary about the week’s content is included. Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the exercise including the reference page. Quoted and paraphrased material are included and all cited correctly

Proficient - A summary about the week’s content is included. Within this summary, quoted and paraphrased material are included and all cited correctly. Minor areas of writing do not include proper citations. 

Basic - A summary about the week’s content is included. Within this summary, quoted and paraphrased material are included and somewhat cited correctly. Use of Writing Center should be considered.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize about the week’s content. Quoted and paraphrased material are included but may not be accurate. The Writing Center should be accessed to improve understanding of citing sources.

Non-Performance - The summarization and/or the addition of highlighted content are either nonexistent or lack significant components described in the assignment instructions. The Writing Center should be accessed to improve understanding of citing sources.

Distinguished - A comprehensive reflection about the difficulty level of performing Part Two is included. At least one writing “bad habit” is suggested. Reflection on how the use of websites can complicate the process of writing is included. At least one strategy for writing self-improvement is suggested. (Four reflection areas.)

Proficient - A comprehensive reflection about the difficulty level of performing Part Two is included. At least one writing “bad habit” is suggested. Reflection on how the use of websites can complicate the process of writing is included. At least one strategy for writing self-improvement is suggested. (Four reflection areas.) The explanation may be vague. 

Basic - At least three of the five reflection areas are discussed.

Below Expectations - Less than three of the reflection areas are discussed.

Non-Performance - The reflection is either nonexistent or lacks significant 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.