Distinguished - Thoroughly compares and contrasts the two schools based on what was learned from the interviews. Includes information on the type of teaching and learning that occurs within each school, the priorities identified by the schools, and key statistics such as demographics and student-to-teacher ratios.

Proficient - Compares and contrasts the two schools based on what was learned from the interviews. Includes information on the type of teaching and learning that occurs within each school, the priorities identified by the schools, and key statistics such as demographics and student-to-teacher ratios. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially compares and contrasts the two schools based on what was learned from the interviews. Includes some information on the type of teaching and learning that occurs within each school, the priorities identified by the schools, and key statistics such as demographics and student-to-teacher ratios. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the two schools based on what was learned from the interviews; however, includes little information on the type of teaching and learning that occurs within each school, the priorities identified by the schools, and key statistics such as demographics and student-to-teacher ratios. Significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The comparison and contrast of the two schools based on what was learned from the interviews are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Places all relevant information gleaned from the interviews in a chart. The chart is highly detailed and informative.

Proficient - Places most relevant information gleaned from the interviews in a chart. The chart is informative but is missing minor details.

Basic - Places some relevant information gleaned from the interviews in a chart. The chart is somewhat informative but is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Places little relevant information gleaned from the interviews in a chart. The chart is uninformative and is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The placement of information from the interviews in a chart is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Includes a thorough summary that identifies the implications of what was gleaned from the research on personal practice.

Proficient - Includes a summary that identifies the implications of what was gleaned from the research on personal practice. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Includes a vague summary that identifies the implications of what was gleaned from the research on personal practice. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a summary that identifies the implications of what was gleaned from the research on personal practice; however, significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The summary that identifies the implications of what was gleaned from the research on personal practice is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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.