Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how the analysis of financial statements and projections can be utilized in determining the sources of financing available for a new venture.

Proficient - Describes how the analysis of financial statements and projections can be utilized in determining the sources of financing available for a new venture. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly describes how the analysis of financial statements and projections can be utilized in determining the sources of financing available for a new venture. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how the analysis of financial statements and projections can be utilized in determining the sources of financing available for a new venture; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description the analysis of how financial statements and projections can be utilized in determining the sources of financing available for a new venture is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the ratios required to raise short- and long-term financing. Effectively applies strong relevant examples to support the description.

Proficient - Describes the ratios required to raise short- and long-term financing. Sufficiently applies relevant examples to support the description; however, minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly describes the ratios required to raise short- and long-term financing. Applies general examples to support the description and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the ratios required to raise short- and long-term financing; however, does not apply examples to support the description and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the ratios required to raise short- and long-term financing is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completely explains the validity of the ratios.

Proficient - Explains the validity of the ratios. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially explains the validity of the ratios. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the validity of the ratios; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the validity of the ratios 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 - 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.