Distinguished - Creates a thorough report that explains how the program works and how it can be improved.

Proficient - Creates a report that explains how the program works and how it can be improved. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Creates a report that explains how the program works and how it can be improved. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a report that explains how the program works and how it can be improved; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The creation of a report that explains the program is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Submits the sample code and compiled file without any compiling errors.

Proficient - Submits the sample code and compiled file with minor errors. The compiled file is working.

Basic - Submits the sample code and compiled file with relevant errors. The compiled file is working.

Below Expectations - Attempts to submit the sample code and compiled file; however, there are significant errors and the compiled file is not working.

Non-Performance - The submission of the sampled code and compiled program is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Adds comments in C++ comments format. Comments are complete and accurate.

Proficient - Adds comments in C++ comments format. Minor details in the comments are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Adds comments in C++ comments format. Relevant details in the comments are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to add comments in C++ comments format; however, significant details in the comments are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The addition of comments in C++ comments format is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhance comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating an awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that is appropriate, but may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.

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.