Distinguished - Restates the assignment guidelines for Week 5. 

Proficient - N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The restatement of the assignment guidelines for Week 5 is nonexistent.

Distinguished - Outlines potential topics for the Week 5 assignment.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - Partially outlines potential topics for the Week 5 Assignment.

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The outline of potential topics for the Week 5 assignment is nonexistent. 

Distinguished - Develops three possible thesis statements for the Week 5 final paper.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - Develops less than three possible thesis statements for the Week 5 final paper.

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The possible thesis statements for the Week 5 final paper are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.