Distinguished - 

At least three types of communication are thoroughly explained with examples of using each type.

Proficient -

At least three types of communication are explained with some examples.

Basic - 

At least two types of communication are explained with at least one example.

Below Expectations - Less than two types of communication are explained.

Non-Performance - The different types of communication are either non-existent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - 

Provides a complete description (using the slides and notes pages) of at least four strategies adolescents can use to improve their communication skills.

Proficient - Provides a description (using the slides and notes pages) of at least three strategies adolescents can use to improve their communication skills.

Basic - Provides some description (using the slides and notes pages) of at least two strategies adolescents can use to improve their communication skills.

Below Expectations - Provides little description (using the slides and notes pages) of an effective strategy adolescents can use to improve their communication skills.

Non-Performance - The strategies are either non-existent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - 

Three practical and relevant adolescent scenarios are presented. Suggestions for dealing with the situations promote increased positive communication skills. At least one scenario involves a cultural/ethnic situation.

Proficient - 

Three practical adolescent scenarios are presented. Suggestions for dealing with the situations adequately promote communication skills. At least one scenario involves a cultural/ethnic situation.

Basic -

At least two practical adolescent scenarios are presented.  Suggestions for dealing with the situations promote some communication skills. At least one scenario involves a cultural/ethnic situation.

Below Expectations - Not all scenarios provide practical examples of adolescent experiences and/or the suggestions for dealing with the situation are not practical for adolescents to implement. One scenario dealing with a cultural/ethnic situation is not provided.

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

Distinguished - Exceptional use of relevant graphics, sound and/or animation which assist in presenting the overall main point, and enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships.  There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability.

Proficient - Sufficient use of graphics, sound and/or animation which assist in presenting the overall main point and enhance understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships.  There is a consistent theme, format, and font which augment the readability.

Basic - Somewhat uses graphics, sound and/or animation to assist in the presentation of the main point. There is not a consistent theme/format to augment the readability.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use graphics, sound and/or animation that assist in presenting the overall main point however, they do not enhance the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships.  There is not a consistent theme/format which augments the readability.

Non-Performance - The graphics/presentation of information is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - 

Information is  exceptionally organized and there is a clear, logical progression of ideas.

Proficient - Information is organized and there is a logical progression of ideas.

Basic - Information is somewhat organized but there is not a logical progression of ideas.

Below Expectations - The presentation does not follow a logical progression of ideas and lacks organization.

Non-Performance - The sequencing and organization portion of the assignment is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively developed thesis statement, giving a clear direction and purpose of the PowerPoint.

Proficient -Clearly developed thesis statement, giving some direction and purpose of the PowerPoint.

Basic - Thesis statement is present, and somewhat gives direction and purpose of the PowerPoint.

Below Expectations - Thesis statement is present, although the direction and purpose of the PowerPoint is unclear.

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

Distinguished -Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhanced comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient -Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic -Utilizing a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates in a basic way what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in appropriate forms, although attempts may be incomplete.

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 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 paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements stipulated 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 nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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

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 - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

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