Distinguished -The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly describes the ethics and issues related to the use of the Internet to provide mental health services.

Proficient - Describes the ethics and issues related to the use of the Internet to provide mental health services. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the ethics and issues related to the use of the Internet to provide mental health services. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the ethics and issues related to the use of the Internet to provide mental health services; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the ethics and issues related to the use of the Internet to provide mental health services is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly applies guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association, and “Code of Ethics” article for use of the Internet to the description.

Proficient - Applies guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association, and “Code of Ethics” article for use of the Internet to the description. The application is somewhat underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially applies guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association, and “Code of Ethics” article for use of the Internet to the description. The application is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association, and “Code of Ethics” article for use of the Internet to the description; however, the application is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The application of guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, American Psychological Association, and “Code of Ethics” article for use of the Internet is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes the positions on practicing in states where the provider is not licensed and the risks and benefits for the client and the professional.

Proficient - Summarizes the positions on practicing in states where the provider is not licensed and the risks and benefits for the client and the professional. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Proficient - Summarizes the positions on practicing in states where the provider is not licensed and the risks and benefits for the client and the professional. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the positions on practicing and the risks and benefits for the client and the professional on practicing in states where the provider is not licensed; however, the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of the positions on practicing in states where the provider is not licensed and the risks and benefits for the client and the professional is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations -Briefly recognizes 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 - 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 - States ethical issues when presented in a complex, ambiguous context AND can recognize interrelationships among the various issues.

Proficient - States ethical issues when they are presented in an ambiguous context OR can grasp cross-relationships among the issues.

Basic - States basic and apparent ethical issues and understands (incompletely) the complexities or interrelationships among the issues.

Below Expectations - States apparent ethical issues but fails to grasp complexity or interrelationships.

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 basic 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 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 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.