Distinguished - Creates a website that includes six tabs with the required headings and information, including: Home, Literature Review, Expert Opinions, Résumés, Case Study and Recommended Websites. The content of each page is fully relevant and effectively meets the assignment requirements. Includes a footer entitled, “Date submitted” in the Copyright section.

Proficient - Creates a website that includes six tabs with the required headings and information, including: Home, Literature Review, Expert Opinions, Résumés, Case Study and Recommended Websites. Relevant content is provided on each page. Includes a footer entitled, “Date submitted” in Copyright section. A maximum of one page does not fully meet the assignment requirements.

Basic - Creates a website that includes six tabs with the required headings and most of the information, including: Home, Literature Review, Expert Opinions, Résumés, Case Study and Recommended Websites. Somewhat relevant content is provided on each page. Includes a footer entitled, “Date submitted” in the Copyright section. A maximum of two pages do not fully meet the assignment requirements.

Below Expectations - Creates a website that includes tabs with at least four of the required headings and information, including: Home, Literature Review, Expert Opinions, Résumés, Case Study or Recommended Websites. The content on each page may not be relevant and footer is not included in the Copyright section. Several of the pages do not meet the assignment requirements.

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

Distinguished - Creates a literature review page that completely conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions. The page contains a brief introduction of the topic and its relevance, and three to five peer-reviewed articles based on applied psychological research that are directly related to the chosen topic. Each article is thoroughly analyzed and summarized in one- to two paragraphs. A list of references is included at the bottom of the page and formatted according to APA style.

Proficient - Creates a literature review page that conforms to most of the requirements in the assignment instructions. The page contains a brief introduction of the topic and its relevance, and three to five peer-reviewed articles based on applied psychological research that are directly related to the chosen topic. Each article is analyzed and summarized in one- to two paragraphs. A list of the references is included at the bottom of the page and formatted according to APA style. One requirement is not fully met.

Basic - Creates a literature review page that somewhat conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions, including a brief introduction of the topic and its relevance, and three to five peer-reviewed articles based on applied psychological research that are somewhat related to the chosen topic. Most of the articles are analyzed and summarized in one- to two paragraphs. A list of the references is included at the bottom of the page and formatted according to APA style. Two of the requirements are not fully met.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a literature review page that conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions; however, the page does not include a brief introduction of the topic and its relevance, has fewer than three to five peer-reviewed articles based on applied psychological research that may not relate to the chosen topic, or the articles are not analyzed and summarized in one- to two paragraphs. A list of the references is not included or is not formatted according to APA style.

Non- Performance - The Literature Review page is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates an expert opinion page that clearly demonstrates a strong awareness of the psychological career alternatives in a community setting by taking on the role of two experts in different fields of psychology. Thoroughly evaluates the contributions of psychological research in the contexts of these experts by discussing the methodological issues unique to their areas of psychological research.

Proficient - Creates an expert opinion page that demonstrates an adequate awareness of the psychological career alternatives in a community setting by taking on the role of two experts in different fields of psychology. Evaluates the contributions of psychological research in the contexts of these experts by discussing the methodological issues unique to their areas of psychological research. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Creates an expert opinion page that demonstrates a vague awareness of the psychological career alternatives in a community setting by taking on the role of two experts in different fields of psychology. Partially evaluates the contributions of psychological research in the contexts of these experts by briefly discussing the methodological issues unique to their areas of psychological research. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create an expert opinion page; however, the page does not demonstrate an understanding of the psychological career alternatives in a community setting by taking on the role of two experts in different fields of psychology, and/or evaluate the contributions of psychological research in the contexts of these experts by discusses the methodological issues unique to their areas of psychological research. Significant details are missing or unclear.

Non- Performance - The expert opinion page and Presentation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a résumés page that completely conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions and includes the student’s resume and the résumés from the two experts from Week Three, fully incorporating the instructor’s feedback.

Proficient - Creates a résumés page that mostly conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions and includes the student’s resume and the résumés from the two experts from Week Three, incorporating the instructor’s feedback. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Creates a résumés page that somewhat conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions and includes the student’s resume and the résumés from the two experts from Week Three, partially incorporating the instructors feedback. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a résumés page; however, the page does not include the student’s resume and/or the résumés from the two experts from Week Three, or fails to incorporate the instructors feedback. Significant details are missing or unclear.

Non- Performance - The résumés page is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a case study page that includes a case study of a real or fictitious person who has fully developed the all of the competencies of their academic program at Ashford University, a thorough evaluation of the person’s learning within the program as it contributes to attainment of Institutional outcomes, a complete description of a scenario in which the person wrestles with an issue related to the assigned research topic, an articulation of a personal point of view, a thorough evaluation of evidence, and evaluation f the pros and cons of options on a course of action. The case study is at least 750-1000 words in length and includes at least one fully relevant personal and professional example.

Proficient - Creates a case study page that includes a case study of a real or fictitious person who has developed most of the competencies of their academic program at Ashford University, an evaluation of the person’s learning within the program as it contributes to attainment of Institutional outcomes, a description of a scenario in which the person wrestles with an issue related to the assigned research topic, an articulation of a personal point of view, a thorough evaluation of evidence, and of the pros and cons of options on a course of action. The case study is at least 750-1000 words in length and includes at least one relevant personal and professional example.

Basic - Creates a case study page that includes a case study of a real or fictitious person who has partially developed some of the competencies of their academic program at Ashford University, a limited evaluation of the person’s learning within the program as it contributes to attainment of Institutional outcomes, an incomplete description of a scenario in which the person wrestles with an issue related to the assigned research topic, an vague articulation of a personal point of view, a minimal evaluation of evidence, and of the pros and cons of options on a course of action. The case study less than 750-1000 words in length and includes one somewhat relevant personal and professional example.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a case study page; however, the  case study is of a real or fictitious person who has not developed the competencies of their academic program at Ashford University, or does not include an evaluation of the person’s learning within the program as it contributes to attainment of Institutional outcomes, a description of a scenario in which the person wrestles with an issue related to the assigned research topic, an articulation of a personal point of view, an evaluation of evidence, and/or an evaluation of the pros and cons of options on a course of action. The case study is less than 750-1000 words in length and does not include a personal and/or professional example.

Non- Performance - The case study page is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a recommended websites page that includes an annotated list of 10-12 reputable, scholarly websites that are completely relevant to psychology research and practice. The page fully conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Creates a recommended websites page that includes an annotated list of 10-12 reputable, scholarly websites that are relevant to psychology research and practice. The page mostly conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Creates a recommended websites page that includes an annotated list of 10-12 reputable, scholarly websites that are somewhat relevant to psychology research and practice. The page partially conforms to the requirements in the assignment instructions. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a recommended websites page; however, the annotated list of 10-12 websites are not scholarly, and/or are not relevant to psychology research and practice. Significant details are missing or unclear.

Non- Performance -The recommended websites page is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Includes a separate reference section at the bottom of each webpage, for the sources used on that page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Proficient - Includes a separate reference section at the bottom of each webpage, for the sources used on that page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. One minor formatting error may be present.

Basic - Includes a separate reference section at the bottom of each webpage, for the sources used on that page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Two formatting errors are present.

Below Expectations - Includes a separate reference section at the bottom of at least five webpages, for the sources used on that page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Three or more formatting errors are present.

Non- Performance - The separate reference section 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 -Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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.