Distinguished - Thoroughly describes why this population group is vulnerable.

Proficient - Describes why this population group is vulnerable. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes why this population group is vulnerable. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe why this population group is vulnerable; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of why this population group is vulnerable is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately identifies the health service needs of the special population group. All relevant details are included.

Proficient - Identifies the health service needs of the special population group. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Generally identifies the health service needs of the special population group. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the health service needs of the special population group; however, several relevant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The identification of the health service needs of the special population group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately cites statistical data obtained from the county health department, state health department, and/or other organizations and agencies.

Proficient - Cites statistical data obtained from the county health department, state health department, and/or other organizations and agencies. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Cites statistical data obtained from the county health department, state health department, and/or other organizations and agencies. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to cite statistical data obtained from the county health department, state health department, and/or other organizations and agencies; however, several significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The citation of statistical data obtained from the county health department, state health department, and/or other organizations and agencies is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively designs a new program or service needed to improve the lives of the chosen group. The design is fully developed and is appropriate for the chosen group.

Proficient - Designs a new program or service needed to improve the lives of a chosen group. The design is appropriate for the chosen group but may require further development.

Basic - Designs a new program or service needed to improve the lives of a chosen group. The design requires further development and/or is not appropriate for the chosen group.

Below Expectations - Attempts to design a new program or service, needed to improve the lives of a chosen group; however, the design os significantly under-developed and is not appropriate for the chosen group.

Non-Performance - The design of a new model program or service, needed to improve the lives of a chosen group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies two or more community agencies or organizations to partner with that will aid in the implementation of the program or service. The explanation of the benefits of the partnerships is clear and precise.

Proficient - Identifies two community agencies or organizations to partner with that will aid in the implementation of the program or service. The explanation of the benefits of the partnerships is clear, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Identifies two community agencies or organizations to partner with that will aid in the implementation of the program or service. The explanations of the benefits of the partnership are unclear and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Identifies at least two community agencies or organizations to partner with that will aid in the implementation of the program or service. The explanation of the benefits of the partnerships is unclear and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The identification of at least two community agencies or organizations that will aid in the implementation of the program or service and the explanation of the benefits of the partnerships are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes current funding sources for the provision of health services to the selected special population, including integrated funding. The analysis is detailed and precise.

Proficient - Analyzes current funding sources for the provision of health services to the selected special population, including integrated funding. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally analyzes current funding sources to the provision of health services for the selected special population, including integrated funding. The analysis lacks some relevant details and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze current funding sources for the provision of health services to the selected special population, including integrated funding; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of current funding sources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies a minimum of two sources and comprehensively explains why they would be likely funding sources for the program or service. The explanation as to why these are likely funding sources is clear and precise.

Proficient - Identifies a minimum of two sources and explains why they would be likely funding sources for the program or service. The explanation as to why these are likely funding sources lacks minor details.

Basic - Identifies a minimum of two sources and explains why they would be likely funding sources for the program. The explanation as to why these are likely funding sources lacks relevant details.

Below Expectations - Identifies a minimum of two sources and attempts to explain why they would be likely funding sources for the program or service. The explanation as to why these are likely funding sources lacks significant details.

Non-Performance - The identification and explanation of a minimum of two funding sources that may be likely funding sources for the program 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 - 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 - 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 - Uses the quantitative analysis of data as the foundation for profound and thoughtful judgments, drawing perceptive, competent conclusions from this work.

Proficient - Uses the quantitative analysis of data as the foundation for competent judgments, drawing rational and proficient conclusions from this work.

Basic - Uses the quantitative analysis of data as the foundation for conceivable judgments, drawing ordinary conclusions from this work.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use the quantitative analysis of data as the foundation for basic judgments and is hesitant about drawing conclusions from this work.

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.