Distinguished - Outlines a detailed discussion of the leadership situation. Relevant details are included in the explanation.  The leadership approach applied to the situation is clearly outlined. 

Proficient - Outlines a sufficient discussion of the leadership situation.  Some relevant details are included; however, some key elements of these details are not fully developed. 

Basic - Outlines a brief discussion of the leadership situation.  Few details are provided, but relevant details and ideas are not developed. The application of the leadership approach to the situation is not clearly outlined.   

Below Expectations - Attempts to outline a discussion of the leadership situation.  Lacks relevant details.  The application of the leadership approach to the situation is not provided. 

Non-Performance - The discussion of the situation is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively discusses how the leader addresses motivation, enthusiasm, and collaboration in the situation. 

Proficient - Sufficiently discusses how the leader addresses motivation, enthusiasm, and collaboration in the situation.  The discussion is missing some details that are relevant to the situation and leadership style. 

Basic - Briefly discusses how the leader addresses motivation, enthusiasm, and collaboration in the situation.  The discussion is missing several details that are relevant to the situation and leadership style.

Below Expectations - Fails to provide an adequate discussion of how the leader addresses motivation, enthusiasm, and collaboration in the situation.  The discussion may be missing one or more of these required components. 

Non-Performance - The discussion on motivation, enthusiasm, and collaboration is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a detailed discussion on the values and principles that guided the leader in the situation.  Both the values and principles are supported by relevant details, demonstrating a clear understanding of the connection with leadership styles. 

Proficient - Provides a sufficient discussion on the values and principles that guided the leader in the situation.  Both values and principles are supported with details; however, some relevant details are not fully developed. 

Basic - Provides a brief discussion of the values and principles that guided the leader in the situation.  Either values or principles are not supported with details. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a discussion of the values and principles, but does not address both.  Lacks supportive details for both values and principles. 

Non-Performance - The discussion on values and principles is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the leadership lessons learned from the experience.  Provides specific examples on lessons learned, and how to apply new knowledge. 

Proficient - Discusses the leadership lessons learned from the experience.  Provides examples, but does not discuss how to apply the knowledge. 

Basic - Briefly discusses the leadership lessons learned from the experience.  Examples related to the topic are provided; however, they lack clarity and/or do not provide specific details related to the experience. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the leadership lessons learned from the experience.  Examples provided are either unrelated to the experience or are too unclear to provide support to the topic. 

Non-Performance - The discussion on lessons learned from the experience is either non-existent 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 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 non-existent 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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title 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.  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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the  sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.