Distinguished - Determines the research question(s) and hypothesis(es) associated with the study, and thoroughly describes the concepts applied in the process.

Proficient - Determines the research question(s) and hypothesis(es) associated with the study, and describes the concepts applied in the process. One component is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Determines the research question(s) and hypothesis(es) associated with the study, and partially describes the concepts applied in the process. Some components are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to define the research question(s) and hypothesis(es) associated with the study, and describe the concepts applied in the process; however, many components are significantly underdeveloped.

Non- Performance - The identification of the questions and hypotheses are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively evaluates the article and thoroughly critiques the statistical analysis employed in the study. Fully explains whether or not more, or different variables should have been used.

Proficient - Evaluates the article and thoroughly critiques the statistical analysis employed in the study. Explains whether or not more, or different variables should have been used. Some minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally evaluates the article and thoroughly critiques the statistical analysis employed in the study. Partially explains whether or not more, or different variables should have been used. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the article and critiques the statistical analysis employed in the study; however does not explain whether or not more, or different variables should have been used and significant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Non- Performance - The description of research methods and statistical approaches is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Examines and thoroughly critiques the results, interpretations, and possible limitations of the statistical concepts performed in the study.

Proficient - Examines and critiques the results, interpretations, and possible limitations of the statistical concepts performed in the study. The critique is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Examines and marginally critiques the results, interpretations, and possible limitations of the statistical concepts performed in the study. The critique is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to critique of the results, interpretations, and/or limitations in the study; however, the critique is significantly underdeveloped.

Non- Performance - The critique of the results, interpretation, and possible limitations of the statistical tests 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 - 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.