Distinguished - Identifies an applicable situation where one felt less than motivated to cooperate or be productive.

Proficient - Identifies a mostly applicable situation where one felt less than motivated to cooperate or be productive.

Basic - Identifies a somewhat applicable situation where one felt less than motivated to cooperate or be productive.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify an applicable situation where one felt less than motivated to cooperate or be productive; however, the situation does not relate to a potential motivational experience.

Non-Performance - The identification of a situation where one was less than motivated to cooperate or be productive is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the elements of the assigned task/requirement. Provides specific components of the task/requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element.

Proficient - Explains the elements of the assigned task/requirement. Provides some components of the task/requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element.

Basic - Somewhat explains elements of the assigned task/requirement. Provides few components of the task/requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the assigned task/requirement; however, components of the task/requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element are not provided.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the assigned task or requirement that did not fulfill the WIIFM element is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains what could have been changed to help better motivate oneself and others in the identified situation. Includes wholly feasible and appropriate suggestions of actions that could have changed the outcome.

 

Proficient - Explains what could have been changed to help better motivate oneself and others in the identified situation. Includes suggestions of actions that could have changed the outcome. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat explains what could have been changed to help better motivate oneself and others in the identified situation. Includes some suggestions of actions that could have changed the outcome. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain what could have been changed to help better motivate oneself and others in the identified situation; however, the explanation does not include suggestions of actions that could have changed the outcome. The explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of what could have been changed to help better motivate oneself and others in the identified situation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

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 - 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 - 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.