Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the meaning of common sizing, trend analysis, and standardized and comparative data with clear, detailed examples.

Proficient - Discusses the meaning of common sizing, trend analysis, and standardized and comparative data with clear examples. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally discusses the meaning of common sizing, trend analysis, and standardized and comparative data with limited examples. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempted to discuss the meaning of common sizing, trend analysis, and standardized and comparative data; however, does not include examples,  and/or significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The discussion of common sizing, trend analysis, standardized and comparative data is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Lists the three common types of forecasts, and includes detailed information on the difference between forecasting and projecting.

Proficient - Lists the three common types of forecasts, and includes information on the difference between forecasting and projecting. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Lists the three common types of forecasts, and includes limited information on the difference between forecasting and projecting. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to list the three common types of forecasts and include information on the difference between forecasting and projecting; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The list of three common types of forecasts and information on the difference between forecasting and projecting are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately discusses elements of consistency and the criteria to be met for true comparability.

Proficient - Discusses elements of consistency and the criteria to be met for true comparability. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally discusses elements of consistency and the criteria to be met for true comparability. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss elements of consistency and the criteria to be met for true comparability; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of elements of consistency and the criteria to be met for true comparability is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the healthcare manager’s responsibility when comparing data.

Proficient - Explains the healthcare manager’s responsibility when comparing data. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains the healthcare manager’s responsibility when comparing data. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the healthcare manager’s responsibility when comparing data; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the healthcare manager’s responsibility when comparing data is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable 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 - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply 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 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.