Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly describes each aspect of the program, including name, location, scope of services, tuition or fees, and philosophy or focus.

Proficient - Describes each aspect of the program, including name, location, scope of services, tuition or fees, and philosophy or focus. The description of one aspect is slightly unclear or underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes most aspects of the program, including name, location, scope of services, tuition or fees, and/or philosophy or focus. The descriptions of two or three aspects are unclear or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe each aspect of the program, including name, location, scope of services, tuition or fees, and philosophy or focus; however, four of the descriptions are significantly underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes scenarios that demonstrate how the center will address each of the ten NAEYC Standards. The descriptions are well-supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Describes scenarios that demonstrate how the center will address each of the ten NAEYC Standards. The descriptions are supported by scholarly sources but one description is slightly unclear or underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes scenarios that demonstrate how the center will address at least nine of the ten NAEYC Standards. The descriptions are somewhat supported by scholarly sources and/or are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe scenarios that demonstrate how the center will address at least eight NAEYC Standards; however, the descriptions are not supported by scholarly sources and/or are significantly underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Provides comprehensive examples of program information including testimonials, daily schedule, photos of classrooms and playgrounds, menus, and staff credentials and biographies.

Proficient - Provides examples of program information including testimonials, daily schedule, photos of classrooms and playgrounds, menus, and staff credentials and biographies. One example is slightly unclear or underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides examples for most of the program information, including testimonials, daily schedule, photos of classrooms and playgrounds, menus, and/or staff credentials and biographies. At most two examples are unclear or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide examples for program information, including testimonials, daily schedule, photos of classrooms and playgrounds, menus, and/or staff credentials and biographies; however, a few examples are significantly unclear and/or underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The examples of program information are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly critiques one of the childcare websites, effectively using the Website Evaluation Rubric.

Proficient - Critiques one of the childcare websites using the Website Evaluation Rubric. The critique is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally critiques one of the childcare websites using the Website Evaluation Rubric. The critique is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to critique one of the childcare websites using the Website Evaluation Rubric; however the critique is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The website critique is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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 project meets the specific length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The project closely meets the length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The project meets over half of the length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the length 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.