Distinguished - Constructs comprehensive examples for competency checklist that fully highlight the characteristics that demonstrate the specific competency for both columns.

Proficient - Constructs examples for checklist that highlight the characteristics that demonstrate the specific competency for both columns. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Constructs limited examples for checklist that minimally highlight the characteristics that demonstrate the specific competency for both columns. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to construct examples for competency checklist; however, the examples do not highlight the characteristics that demonstrate the specific competency for both columns, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The examples for the competency checklist is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Adds to professional development resources document, thoroughly describing services in supporting early childhood professionals in growth and development.

Proficient - Adds to professional development resources document, describing services in supporting early childhood professionals in growth and development. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially adds to professional development resources document, minimally describing services in supporting early childhood professionals in growth and development. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to add to professional development resources document; however, does not describe the services in supporting early childhood professionals in growth and development, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The professional development resource is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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.