Distinguished - Comprehensively addresses the topic of interpersonal communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Addresses the topic of interpersonal communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally addresses the topic of interpersonal communication and most of the associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address the topic of interpersonal communication; however, does not address several associated issues, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The topic of interpersonal communication and all associated issues is not addressed and is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -  Comprehensively addresses the topic of group communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Addresses the topic of group communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally addresses the topic of group communication and most of the associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address the topic of group communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The topic of group communication and all associated issues is not addressed and is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively addresses the topic of organizational communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions.

Proficient -  Addresses the topic of organizational communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally addresses the topic of organizational communication and most of the associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address the topic of organizational communication and all associated issues identified in the assignment instructions, but significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The topic of organizational communication and all associated issues is not addressed and is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly applies four or more theories or models of communication to the three forms of communication.

Proficient - Applies four theories or models of communication to the three forms of communication, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat applies at least three theories or models of communication to the three forms of communication and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply theories or models of communication; however, fewer than three are applied and they are not appropriately applied to the three forms of communication and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The application of four theories or models of communication is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively incorporates outline feedback into the development of the Final Portfolio.

Proficient - Incorporates outline feedback into the development of the Final Portfolio.

Basic - Somewhat incorporates outline feedback into the development of the Final Portfolio.

Below Expectations - Minimally incorporates outline feedback into the development of the Final Portfolio.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of outline feedback into the development of the Final Portfolio is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively organizes the Final Portfolio. All required sections are included and clearly written.

Proficient - Organizes the Final Portfolio. All required sections are included, but are slightly unclear.

Basic - Somewhat organizes the Final Portfolio. All required sections are included, but unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to organize the Final Portfolio, however some required sections are significantly unclear and/or not included.

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

Distinguished - Effectively develops body paragraphs. The point of each paragraph is clearly stated and relates back to the thesis statement.

Proficient - Develops body paragraphs. The point of each paragraph is stated, but slightly unclear and relates back to the thesis statement.

Basic - Somewhat develops body paragraphs. The point of each paragraph is unclear and somewhat relates back to the thesis statement.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop body paragraphs. The point of each paragraph is significantly unclear and does not clearly relate back to the thesis statement.

Non-Performance - The development of body paragraphs that contain a clear point related back to the thesis statement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to demonstrate an understanding of the given field of study and to broaden one's own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than one's own.

Basic - Recognizes correlations between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to one's own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about the connections between one's life experiences and academic texts.

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 - Assesses changes in one's own learning over time, recognizing varied contextual factors (e.g., works with ambiguity and risk, deals with frustration, considers ethical frameworks).

Proficient - Effectively assesses strengths and challenges within specific performances or events to increase effectiveness in different contexts (through increased self-awareness).

Basic - Assesses one's own performances with general descriptions of success and failure.

Below Expectations - Unsuccessfully assesses one's own performances with general descriptors of success and failure.

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.