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 - Provides three fully relevant and detailed, examples of how the theory would be used in the application of “Skills and Techniques, Communication, Basic Problem-Solving, Ethnic Diversity, and Establishing and Using the Helping Relationship.”

Proficient - Provides three relevant examples of how the theory would be used in the application of “Skills and Techniques, Communication, Basic Problem-Solving, Ethnic Diversity, and Establishing and Using the Helping Relationship.”Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides three mostly relevant examples of how the theory would be used in the application of “Skills and Techniques, Communication, Basic Problem-Solving, Ethnic Diversity, and Establishing and Using the Helping Relationship.” Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Provides at least two somewhat relevant examples of how the theory would be used in the application of “Skills and Techniques, Communication, Basic Problem-Solving, Ethnic Diversity, and Establishing and Using the Helping Relationship.”  Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The three examples of how the selected theory would be used in the application of “Skills and Techniques, Communication, Basic Problem-Solving, Ethnic Diversity, and Establishing and Using the Helping Relationship” are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how the theory of choice fulfills each of the identified factors. The description clearly extends beyond the content from the Final Paper outline and provides relevant additional insight.

Proficient - Describes how the theory of choice fulfills each of the identified factors. The description extends beyond the content from the Final Paper outline and provides additional insight. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes how the theory of choice fulfills each of the identified factors. The description vaguely extends beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, but is general and/or contains minimal additional insight. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how the theory of choice fulfills each of the identified factors; however, the description does not extend beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of how the theory of choice fulfills the genetic, social, and individual factors that create the total personality is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the theory’s origin, principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to personality theory. The description clearly extends beyond content from the Final Paper outline and provides relevant additional insight.

Proficient - Describes the theory’s origin, principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to personality theory. The description extends beyond content from the Final Paper outline and provides additional insight. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the theory’s origin, principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to personality theory. The description vaguely extends beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, but is general and/or contains minimal additional insight. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the theory’s origin, principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to personality theory; however, the description does not extend beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the origin, principles, and assessment of validity and utility with regard to personality theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly assesses the ways in which the theorist’s culture, ethnicity, gender and social status influenced the development of the theory. The assessment clearly extends beyond content from the Final Paper outline and provides relevant additional insight.

Proficient - Assesses the ways in which the theorist’s culture, ethnicity, gender and social status influenced the development of the theory. The assessment extends beyond content from the Final Paper outline and provides additional insight. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially assesses the ways in which the theorist’s culture, ethnicity, gender and social status influenced the development of the theory. The assessment vaguely extends beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, but is general and/or somewhat contains additional insight. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess the ways in which the theorist’s culture, ethnicity, gender and social status influenced the development of the theory; however, the assessment does not extend beyond the content from the Final Paper outline, or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The assessment of ways in which the culture, ethnicity, gender, and social status of the theorist influenced the theory is either nonexistent or lacks 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 is 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 - 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 - Employs persuasive 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 - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of 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 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.