Distinguished - Identifies at least five areas of the design that could be improved and thoroughly justifies the identifications with explanations and support from the text.

Proficient - Identifies at least five areas of the design that could be improved and justifies the identifications with explanations and support from the text. The justification is slightly underdeveloped or unbalanced.

Basic - Identifies at least four areas of the design that could be improved and briefly justifies the identifications with explanations and minimal support from the text. The justification is underdeveloped and/or unbalanced.

Below Expectations - Identifies at least four areas of the design that could be improved, but only minimally justifies the identifications. May not include explanations or support from the text. The justification is underdeveloped and unbalanced.

Non-Performance - The identification of at least five areas of the design that could be improved and the justification for the identification are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Proposes at least one specific suggestion for improving each of the identified areas. The suggestion is entirely feasible and would greatly improve the JIT.

Proficient - Proposes at least one suggestion for improving each of the identified areas. The suggestion is mostly feasible and would improve the JIT.

Basic - Proposes at least one suggestion for improving each of the identified areas. The suggestion is somewhat feasible, but there would be limited improvements to the JIT.

Below Expectations - Proposes at least one suggestion for improving each of the identified areas. The suggestion is not feasible, and as a result, there would be no improvements to the JIT.

Non-Performance - The proposal of at least one specific suggestion for improving each area is either nonexistent or lacks 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 - Creates new knowledge derived from a novel or unique idea, question, format, or product.

Proficient - Constructs an original idea, question, format, or product.

Basic - Attempts to construct an original or unique idea, question, format, or product.

Below Expectations - Student reinvents available ideas.

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.