Distinguished - Selects a core principle and comprehensively explains why it is the most effective. Thoroughly explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is supported with relevant examples and scholarly research.

Proficient - Selects a core principle and explains why it is the most effective. Explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is supported with examples and research, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Selects a core principle and mostly explains why it is the most effective. Briefly explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is somewhat supported with examples and research, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Selects a core principle and minimally  explains why it is the most effective, but major details are missing. Attempts to explain how the principle is put into action today; however, the explanation lacks support from examples and research, and is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The selection and explanation of the most effective core principle are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies the programs and services used to create an effective policy. Provides a thorough discussion of whether or not the programs and services are effective. The discussion is entirely supported with relevant detail and scholarly research.

Proficient - Identifies the programs and services used to create an effective policy. Discusses whether or not the programs and services are effective. The discussion is supported with details and research.

Basic - Identifies some programs and services used to create an effective policy. Minimally discusses whether or not the programs and services are effective. The discussion is somewhat supported with detail and research.

Below Expectations - Identifies few programs and services used to create an effective policy and attempts to discuss whether or not the programs and services are effective; however, the discussion is lacks supporting details and research.

Non-Performance - The identification and discussion of programs and services used to create an effective policy are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Selects a core principle and comprehensively explains why it is the least effective. Thoroughly explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is supported with relevant examples and scholarly research.

Proficient - Selects a core principle and explains why it is the least effective. Explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is supported with examples and research, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Selects a core principle and mostly explains why it is the least effective. Briefly explains how the principle is put into action today. The explanation is somewhat supported with examples and research, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Selects a core principle and minimally explains why it is the least effective, but major details are missing. Attempts to explain how the principle is put into action today; however, the explanation lacks support from examples and research, and is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The selection and explanation of the least effective core principle are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively compares and contrasts the ways that drug crimes are investigated and prosecuted. The comparison reflects an investigative perspective and is fully supported by scholarly research.

Proficient - Compares and contrasts the ways that drug crimes are investigated and prosecuted. The comparison reflects an investigative perspective and is mostly supported by scholarly research.

Basic - Briefly compares and contrasts the ways that drug crimes are investigated and prosecuted. The comparison reflects an investigative perspective and is somewhat supported by research.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the ways that drug crimes are investigated and prosecuted; however, the comparison does not sufficiently reflect an investigative perspective and/or is not supported by research.

Non-Performance - The comparison and contrast of drug crime investigation and prosecution methods is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Analyzes texts for scholarly significance and pertinence within and across the various disciplines, assessing them according to their contributions and consequences.

Proficient - Utilizes texts in the context of scholarship to expand a foundation of disciplinary knowledge and to raise and discover significant inquiries.

Basic - Employs texts with the intent and expectation of increasing knowledge.

Below Expectations - Approaches texts only within the context of assignment.

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

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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 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 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.