Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive presentation of the components of the program, as developed from the topics learned through the course text and discussions.

Proficient - Provides a sufficient presentation of the components of the program, although some relevant details related to topics learned through the course text and discussions may be missing.

Basic - Provides a limited presentation of the components of the program. Many relevant topics learned through the course text and discussions may not be present or are missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present the components of the program; however, relevant topics learned through the course text and discussions are either not included or are missing significant details.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the importance of each aspect of the program from a management perspective. Demonstrates critical thinking in analysis of program components.

Proficient - Clearly explains the importance of each aspect of the program from a management perspective. May lack critical thinking and relevant analysis of some program components.

Basic - Partially explains the importance of each aspect of the program from a management perspective. Lacks critical thinking and relevant analysis of many program components.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the importance of each aspect of the program from a management perspective. Insufficient critical thinking and analysis of the program components.   

Non-Performance - The explanation of the importance of each aspect of the program is either nonexistent or lacks the requirements described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive argument for the creation of the program. Provides a clear and complete description of the benefits of participation in the program.  

Proficient - Develops an argument for the creation of the program. Provides a description of  some benefits of participation in the program. Some ideas need further development.

Basic - Develops an incomplete argument for the creation of the program. Provides a limited description of the benefits of participation in the program. Ideas are underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop an argument for the creation of the program and describe the benefits of participation in the program; however, both the argument and description fail to adequately support the program proposal. 

Non-Performance - The argument for the creation of the program and the description of the benefits are either nonexistent or lack the requirements described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a complete and realistic budget based on applicable and relevant research.

Proficient - Creates a realistic budget based on research. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Creates a somewhat realistic budget based minimally on research. Some relevant details are missing.  

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a budget; however, the budget is incomplete and/or unrealistic.  Budget is not research-based.

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

Distinguished - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.  

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

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 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 requirements stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

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 - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

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