Distinguished - Includes a separate title page, a statement of the job title, and a detailed explanation of the level of interest in the position. All items include ample details.

Proficient - Includes a separate title page, a statement of the job title, and an explanation of the level of interest in the position. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Includes a separate title page, a statement of the job title, and a limited explanation of the level of interest in the position. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a separate title page, a statement of the job title, and an explanation of the level of interest in the position; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The title page, statement of the job title, and level of interest are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively highlights three matching skills and/or competencies for the Center Director that are mentioned in the job description.

Proficient - Highlights three matching skills and/or competencies for the Center Director that are mentioned in the job description. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally highlights at least two matching skills and/or competencies for the Center Director that are mentioned in the job description. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to highlight at least two matching skills and/or competencies for the Center Director that are mentioned in the job description; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The three matching skills and/or competencies for the Center Director that are mentioned in the job description are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Includes two appropriate additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description that you would bring to the table. 

Proficient - Includes two mostly appropriate additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description that you would bring to the table. Minor details are slightly inappropriate.

Basic - Includes two somewhat appropriate additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description that you would bring to the table. Relevant details are inappropriate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include two additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description that you would bring to the table; however, the skills are not appropriate, and/or only one additional skill is included.

Non-Performance - The two additional skills and/or competencies that are not mentioned in the job description are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains why you would be a good fit for the position and for the center.

Proficient - Explains why you would be a good fit for the position and for the center. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially explains why you would be a good fit for the position and for the center. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why you would be a good fit for the position and for the center; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of why you would be a good fit for the position is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively answers all five reflective responses. Each of the responses provided are thoughtful and introspective. 

Proficient - Answers all five reflective responses. Each of the responses provided are thoughtful and mostly introspective. Some answers are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially answers at least four reflective responses. Each of the responses provided are somewhat thoughtful and slightly introspective. Many answers are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to answer at least four reflective responses; however, the responses provided are not thoughtful or are not introspective, and/or most of the answers are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The five reflective responses are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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.

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.