Distinguished - Thoroughly and correctly answers the reflex questions one through six from assignment one, fully addressing all components of the questions.

Proficient - Answers the reflex questions one through six from assignment one. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Partially answers the reflex questions one through six from assignment one. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to answer the reflect questions one through six from assignment one; however does not address several components of the questions and significant details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - Thoroughly and correctly answers questions one through six from assignment one, fully addressing all components of the questions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly and accurately completes the testing table and questions one through four in assignment two.

Proficient - Completes the testing table and questions one through four in assignment two. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic -Partially completes the testing table and questions one through four in assignment two. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the testing table and questions one through four in assignment two; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The table data and replies to the lab questions are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately completes the Blind Coin Differentiation table and lab questions one through five, accurately using information gained through the completion of the lab exercise.

Proficient - The data table and lab questions are completed using information gained through the completion of the lab exercise. Minor errors or omissions are present

Basic - The data table and lab questions are completed using information gained through the completion of the lab exercise. Several responses are incomplete or inaccurate.

Below Expectations -Attempts to complete the data table and lab questions; however, significant details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The data table and lab question answers are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 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.