Distinguished - Clearly and accurately summarizes the circumstances of the case, the stakeholders, and the outcome sought by the plaintiff.

Proficient - Accurately summarizes the circumstances of the case, but the summary may be slightly unclear. The summary identifies the stakeholders and the outcome sought by the plaintiff.

Basic - Summarizes the circumstances of the case, but the summary is somewhat vague and/or inaccurate. The summary generally identifies the stakeholders and the outcome sought by the plaintiff.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the circumstances of the case, but the summary is significantly underdeveloped, inaccurate, and/or unclear. The summary may not identify the stakeholders and outcome sought by the plaintiff.

Non-Performance - The summary of the circumstances of the case, stakeholders, and outcome sought by the plaintiff is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an accurate and comprehensive explanation of how the case qualified for judicial review. Discusses all constitutional standing requirements in great detail.

Proficient -Provides an accurate explanation of how the case qualified for judicial review. Identifies all constitutional standing requirements. Minor details may be missing.

Basic - Provides an explanation of how the case qualified for judicial review and identifies all constitutional standing requirements. Some relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Provides a limited explanation of how the case qualified for judicial review. May not identify all constitutional standing requirements. Many relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the case qualified for judicial review is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the case’s outcome, expertly addressing the administrative action that took place, whether or not the court succeeded or failed in reducing arbitrariness, and the implications for future administrative actions.

Proficient - Analyzes the case’s outcome, adequately addressing the administrative action that took place, whether or not the court succeeded or failed in reducing arbitrariness, and the implications for future administrative actions.

Basic - Analyzes the case’s outcome, partially addressing the administrative action that took place, whether or not the court succeeded or failed in reducing arbitrariness, and the implications for future administrative actions.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the case’s outcome, but does not address the administrative action that took place, whether or not the court succeeded or failed in reducing arbitrariness, and/or implications for future administrative actions.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the case’s outcome is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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

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

Basic - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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.