Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes the articles. 

Proficient -Summarizes the articles. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially summarizes the articles. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations -Attempts to summarize the articles; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance -The summary of articles or the annotated bibliography are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Selects fully appropriate journal articles that will be used for the Case Study. The articles specifically relate to the stated thesis or central argument.

Proficient - Selects mostly appropriate journal articles that will be used for the Case Study.The articles appear to relate generally to the stated thesis or central argument.

Basic - Selects somewhat appropriate journal articles that will be used for the Case Study. The articles appear to relate to the stated thesis or central argument, but do not have sufficient annotations to describe their contents.

Below Expectations - Selects journal articles that will be used for the Case Study; however, the articles are not appropriate and are are not scholarly.

Non-Performance - Outline is either nonexistent or completely lacks a list of references.

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.