Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the role of a supervisor in a typical organization.

Proficient - Describes the role of a supervisor in a typical organization. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the role of a supervisor in a typical organization. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the role of a supervisor in a typical organization; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the role of a supervisor in a typical organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Proposes and comprehensively discusses the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit the five functions of management.

Proficient - Proposes and discusses the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit the five functions of management. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Proposes and partially discusses the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit the five functions of management. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Proposes and attempts to discuss the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit the five functions of management; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The proposal and discussion of the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit the five functions of management are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees, and how these relationships assist in guiding organizations to achieve their maximum potential.

Proficient - Discusses the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees, and how these relationships assist in guiding organizations to achieve their maximum potential. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially discusses the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees, and how these relationships assist in guiding organizations to achieve their maximum potential. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees, and how these relationships assist in guiding organizations to achieve their maximum potential; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society.

Proficient - Explains the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society 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 limited 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 the 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 an 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.