Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies one merger or acquisition of the chosen organization, fully supporting the identification with research.

Proficient - Identifies one merger or acquisition of the chosen organization, supporting the identification with research. Minor details are slightly inaccurate or unclear.

Basic - Identifies one merger or acquisition of the chosen organization, minimally supporting the identification with research. Relevant details are inaccurate and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify one merger or acquisition of the chosen organization; however, does not support the identification with research, and significant details are inaccurate and unclear.

Non-Performance - The identification of one merger or acquisition of the chosen organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses two concerns that must be addressed when planning the merger or acquisition, and lists eight to ten concerns for each of the two chosen areas that will aid in the planning or the acquisition of technology.

Proficient - Discusses two concerns that must be addressed when planning the merger or acquisition, and lists eight to ten concerns for each of the two chosen areas that will aid in the planning or the acquisition of technology. The discussion of concerns is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses two concerns that must be addressed when planning the merger or acquisition, and lists eight to ten concerns for each of the two chosen areas that will aid in the planning or the acquisition of technology. The discussion of concerns is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss two concerns that must be addressed when planning the merger or acquisition; however, lists fewer than eight concerns for each of the two chosen areas that will aid in the planning or the acquisition of technology, and the discussion of concerns is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of concerns that must be addressed when planning the merger or acquisition 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.