Distinguished - Thoroughly describes own change story and one of the stories from Chapter 1.

Proficient - Describes own change story and one of the stories from Chapter 1. One of the change stories is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes own change story and one of the stories from Chapter 1. One or both of the change stories is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe own change story and one of the stories from Chapter 1; however, the both change stories are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of one’s own change story and one of the change stories from Chapter 1 is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the common issues and lessons present in both change stories. The discussion is supported with relevant examples.

Proficient - Discusses the common issues and lessons present in both change stories. The discussion is supported with examples but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses the common issues and lessons present in both change stories. The discussion is somewhat supported with examples and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the common issues present in both stories; however, the discussion is not supported with examples and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the common issues and lessons found in both change stories is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies and thoroughly discusses the embedded lessons found in the four change stories.

Proficient - Identifies and discusses the embedded lessons within the stories. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Identifies and partially discusses the embedded lessons within the stories. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to discuss the embedded lessons within the stories; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and discussion of the embedded lessons found in the four change stories are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes how to use the embedded lessons as a solutions template during future change strategies. The discussion is supported with relevant examples.

Proficient - Describes how to use the embedded lessons as a solutions template during future change strategies. The discussion is supported with pertinent examples but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic -Partially describes how to use the embedded lessons as a solutions template during future change strategies. The discussion somewhat includes examples and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how to use the embedded lessons as a solutions template during future change strategies; however, the discussion does not include examples and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how to use the lessons during future change strategies is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem. Identifies consequences of the solution and clearly communicates the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solve.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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.

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.