Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the differences and similarities between the actual epidemiological data and the interviewee’s comments.

Proficient - Analyzes the differences and similarities between the actual epidemiological data and the interviewee’s comments. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Partially analyzes the differences and the similarities between the actual epidemiological data and the interviewee’s comments. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the differences and similarities between the actual epidemiological data and the interviewee’s comments; however, the epidemiological data collected is inaccurate or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the differences and similarities between the actual epidemiological data and the interviewee’s comments is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discerns the true effect that the agency has had on the community and on the researched epidemiological data.

Proficient - Discerns the true effect that the agency has had on the community based on the researched epidemiological data. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Discerns the true effect that the agency has had on the community but based the information off of non-epidemiological information. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discern the true effect that the agency has had on the community; however, epidemiological information was not used in the response and/or significant details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The discernment of the actual true effect that the agency has had on the community based on the researched epidemiological data is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly appraises the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve their effectiveness.

Proficient - Appraises the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve their effectiveness. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Appraises the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve their effectiveness; however, some of those methods may be inappropriate. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to appraise the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve their effectiveness; however, the methods are inappropriate or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The appraisal of the various methods that should be employed to help the agency improve their effectiveness is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the ten essential services of public health and how they are (or not) wrapped into the service provided by the agency.

Proficient - Analyzes at least nine of the ten essential services of public health and how they are (or not) wrapped into the service provided by the agency. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially analyzes at least five to eight of the ten essential services and how they are (or not) wrapped into the service provided by the agency. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Analyzes less than half of the ten essential services and how they are (or not) wrapped into the service provided by the agency; however, the analysis does not include how these services are applied within this agency or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the ten essential services of public health and how they are (or not) wrapped into the service provided by the agency 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 - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.  

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.