Distinguished - Creates at least six annotations that summarize the information provided in the full articles. The annotations are between 100-150 words each.

Proficient - Creates at least five annotations that mostly summarize the information provided in the full articles. The annotations are between 100-150 words each.

Basic - Creates at least four annotations that somewhat summarize the information provided in the full articles. The annotations are between 100-150 words each.

Below Expectations - Creates at least three annotations that minimally summarize the information provided in the full articles. The annotations may not all be between 100-150 words each.

Non-Performance - The annotations for the articles are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Each resource fully supports at least one of the topics which are included in the summative assessment.

Proficient - Most resources support at least one of the topics which are included in the summative assessment.

Basic - Some resources support at least one of the topics which are included in the summative assessment.

Below Expectations - Few resources support at least one of the topics which are included in the summative assessment.

Non-Performance - The resources provided are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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.

Distinguished - Completely utilizes at least one of each of the following types of sources: peer-reviewed articles, scholarly resources, and professional resources that are considered to have reliable information.

Proficient - Mostly utilizes at least one of each of the following types of sources: peer-reviewed articles, scholarly resources, and professional resources that are considered to have reliable information.

Basic - Somewhat utilizes at least one of each of the following types of sources: peer-reviewed articles, scholarly resources, and professional resources that are considered to have reliable information.

Below Expectations - Minimally utilizes at least one of each of the following types of sources: peer-reviewed articles, scholarly resources, and professional resources that are considered to have reliable information.

Non-Performance - The use of appropriate types of sources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.