Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the clinical features of three disorders, including the anatomy and physiology of each disorder.

Proficient - Describes the clinical features of three disorders, including the anatomy and physiology of each disorder. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes the clinical features of at least two disorders, including the anatomy and physiology of each disorder. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the clinical features of fewer than two disorders; however, does not sufficiently address the anatomy and physiology of each disorder, and the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the clinical features of each disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the etiologies of three disorders examining the differences of age, sex and race.

Proficient - Explains the etiologies of three disorders examining the differences of age, sex and race. The explanation lacks minor detail.

Basic - Partially explains the etiologies of at least two disorders examining the differences of age, sex and race. The explanation lacks relevant detail.

Below Expectations - Minimally explains the etiologies of fewer than two disorders and does not sufficiently examine the differences of age, sex, and race; however, the explanation lack significant detail.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the etiologies of each disorder is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses in detail the normal growth and development associated with three disorders.

Proficient - Discusses the normal growth and development associated with three disorders. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses the normal growth and development associated with at least two disorders. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the normal growth and development associated with fewer than two disorders; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of normal growth and development is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Analyzes in detail the communication problems associated with three disorders.

Proficient - Analyzes the communication problems associated with three disorders. The analysis lacks minor details.

Basic - Partially analyzes the communication problems associated with at least two disorders. The analysis lacks relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the communication problems associated with fewer than two disorders; however, the analysis lacks significant details.

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

Distinguished -  Develops treatment and intervention approaches for each disorder based off of the analysis of communication problems associated with each disorder.

Proficient - Develops treatment and intervention approaches for three disorders based off of the analysis of communication problems associated with each disorder. The treatment and intervention approaches are appropriate but slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially develops treatment and intervention approaches for at least two disorders based off of the analysis of communication problems associated with each disorder. The treatment and intervention approaches are somewhat appropriate or are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop treatment and intervention approaches for three disorders; however, the treatment and intervention approaches are not based off of the analysis of communication problems associated with each disorder, are not appropriate, and/or are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The development of treatment and intervention approaches is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Discusses in detail the impact of three disorders on society.

Proficient - Discusses the impact of three disorders on society. The discussion lacks minor details.

Basic - Partially discusses the impact of at least two disorders on society. The discussion lacks relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the impact of fewer than two disorders on society; however, the discussion lacks significant details.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the impact of disorders on society is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Includes an introductory paragraph that provides a succinct thesis statement. The conclusion reaffirms the thesis.

Proficient - Includes an introductory paragraph that provides a thesis statement, although the thesis could more accurately convey the paper’s focus. A conclusion reaffirms the thesis.

Basic - Includes an introductory paragraph that partially presents the paper’s focus; however, the thesis statement is underdeveloped. A conclusion reaffirms the paper’s focus, although it lacks significant detail.

Below Expectations - Includes an introductory paragraph that minimally presents the paper’s topic; however, the thesis statement lacks focus. A conclusion minimally reaffirms the paper’s topic and does not restate the thesis.

Non-Performance - The introductory paragraph and/or conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive 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 - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes 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 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 requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

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 - 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 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 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.

Below Expectations - Uses 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.