Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly analyzes the role of monster stories in oral tradition and their relationship to survival in a vulnerable population.

Proficient - Analyzes the role of monster stories in oral tradition and their relationship to survival in a vulnerable population. The analysis is slightly unclear or missing minor details.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the role of monster stories in oral tradition and their relationship to survival in a vulnerable population. The analysis is somewhat unclear and/or missing details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the role of monster stories in oral tradition and their relationship to survival in a vulnerable population; however the analysis is unclear and significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The analysis of the role of monster stories in oral tradition and their relationship to survival in a vulnerable population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares and contrasts the two assigned articles in terms of counterintuitive elements in storytelling and their role in making stories memorable.

Proficient - Compares and Contrasts the two assigned articles in terms of counterintuitive elements in storytelling and their role in making stories memorable. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally compares and contrasts the two assigned articles in terms of counterintuitive elements in storytelling and their role in making stories memorable. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the two assigned articles in terms of counterintuitive elements in storytelling and their role in making stories memorable; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The comparison of the two articles assigned and their role in making stories memorable is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the role of storytelling has changed from oral to literate traditions and whether or not monster/supernatural story elements are still used in the same way as foragers.

Proficient - Explains how the role of storytelling has changed from oral to literate traditions and whether or not monster/supernatural story elements are still used in the same way as foragers. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped. 

Basic - Partially explains how the role of storytelling has changed from oral to literate traditions and whether monster/supernatural story elements are still used in the same way as foragers. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the role of storytelling has changed from oral to literate traditions and whether or not monster/supernatural story elements are still used in the same way as foragers; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the role of storytelling has changed from oral to literate traditions and whether monster/supernatural story elements are still used in the same way as foragers is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the chosen story and thoroughly examines whether it fits with Norenzaya et al.’s analysis of a successful folktale, and whether the counter-intuitive/ supernatural elements in the story seem related to survival or reproduction, as suggested by Scalise Sugiyama and Sugiyama.  

Proficient - Analyzes the chosen story and examines whether it fits with Norenzaya et al.’s analysis of a successful folktale, and whether the counter-intuitive/ supernatural elements in the story seem related to survival or reproduction, as suggested by Scalise Sugiyama and Sugiyama.  Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the chosen story and partially examines whether it fits with Norenzaya et al.’s analysis of a successful folktale, and whether the counter-intuitive/ supernatural elements in the story seem related to survival or reproduction, as suggested by Scalise Sugiyama and Sugiyama.  Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the chosen story and examine whether it fits with Norenzaya et al.’s analysis of a successful folktale, and whether the counter-intuitive/ supernatural elements in the story seem related to survival or reproduction, as suggested by Scalise Sugiyama and Sugiyama; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the chosen story and examination of whether it fits with Norenzaya et al’s analysis of a successful folktale, and whether the counter-intuitive/ supernatural elements in the story seem related to survival or reproduction, as suggested by Scalise Sugiyama and Sugiyama is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly explains 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 - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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.

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.