Distinguished - Selects a personality disorder from the text and presents at least two scholarly articles that thoroughly discusses the link between the disorder and the development of criminal behavior.

Proficient - Selects a personality disorder from the text and presents at least two scholarly articles that discusses the link between the disorder and the development of criminal behavior. The articles are appropriate but one may not be specific to the chosen disorder.

Basic - Selects a personality disorder from the text and presents at least two scholarly articles that partially discusses the link between the disorder and the development of criminal behavior. The articles are mostly appropriate but one may not be specific to the chosen disorder.

Below Expectations - Selects a personality disorder from the text and attempts to presents at least two scholarly articles that discuss the link between the disorder and the development of criminal behavior; however, articles are not appropriate or do not clearly discuss the link between the chosen disorder and the development of criminal behavior.

Non-Performance - The selection of a personality disorder and presentation of scholarly articles is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses diagnostic characteristics of the disorder including both the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior. The discussion of the etiology thoroughly addresses the causes of the disorder and a description of how and when it manifests itself.

Proficient - Discusses diagnostic characteristics of the disorder including the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior. The discussion of the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior are slighlty unclear or underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses diagnostic characteristics of the disorder including the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior. The discussion of the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior are somewhat unclear and undeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss some characteristics of the disorder including the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior; however,  the discussion of the etiology of the disorder and the links between the disorder and criminal behavior are unclear or not developed.

Non-Performance - The discussion of characteristics of the disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the diagnosis of the disorder including both the specific warning signs, assessment methods and treatment options for your disorder. The discussion of the warning signs, assessment methods and treatment methods was clear and complete.

Proficient - Discusses the diagnosis of the disorder including both the specific warning signs, assessment methods and treatment options for your disorder. The discussion of the warning signs, assessment methods and treatment methods was slighlty unclear, underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses the diagnosis of the disorder including both the specific warning signs, assessment methods and treatment options for your disorder. The discussion of the warning signs, assessment methods and treatment methods was not specific to the disorder and somewhat unclear and undeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the diagnosis of the disorder including both the specific warning signs, assessment methods and treatment options for your disorder; however,  the discussion of the warning signs, assessment methods and treatment methods was not specific to the disorder, unclear or not developed.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the diagnosis of the disorder 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.