Distinguished - Accurately plots each of the seven components on the Downtime Determinator for both Part One and Two of the scenario.

Proficient - Plots each of the seven components on the Downtime Determinator for both Part One and Two of the scenario. One to two components are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Plots each of the seven components on the Downtime Determinator for both Part One and Two of the scenario. Three to four components are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Plots each of the seven components on the Downtime Determinator for both Part One and Two of the scenario. Five or more components are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The plots are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Writes a clear and comprehensive IT response, end-user response, and communication plans.

Proficient - Writes an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Writes a limited IT response, end-user response, and communication plans. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to write an IT response, end-user response, and communication plans; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The IT response, end-user response, and communication plan are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively and accurately modifies the assessment and plans to account for changes to the scenario.

Proficient - Modifies the assessment and plans to account for changes to the scenario. Minor details are inaccurate or unclear.

Basic - Partially modifies the assessment and plans to account for changes to the scenario. Relevant details are inaccurate or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to modify the assessment and plans to account for changes to the scenario; significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The modification of the assessment and plan to account for changes is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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.