Distinguished - Composes a succinct thesis statement which is clearly stated in the introduction and reaffirmed in the conclusion. 

Proficient - Composes a thesis statement which is stated in the introduction and reaffirmed in the conclusion.

Basic - Composes a thesis statement, but the thesis statement is not entirely relevant to the paper, and is somewhat reaffirmed in the conclusion. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to compose a thesis statement that but it is lacking depth and detail, and the thesis is not reaffirmed in the conclusion.

Non-Performance - The thesis statement in the introduction and in the conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates a nonjudgmental, culturally relativistic perspective throughout the paper. No judgmental language is used.

Proficient - Mostly demonstrates a nonjudgmental, culturally relativistic perspective throughout the paper. Some minor judgmental language is used.

Basic - Somewhat demonstrates a nonjudgmental, culturally relativistic perspective throughout the paper. Some judgmental language is used.

Below Expectations - Attempts to demonstrate a culturally relativistic perspective; however, significant judgmental language is used. 

Non-Performance - The demonstration of nonjudgmental, culturally relativistic perspective is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly addresses how the project adheres to the AAA’s statement on ethics by addressing ethical considerations related to the project. Clearly identifies how the project takes these ethical considerations into account.

Proficient - Addresses how the project adheres to the AAA’s statement on ethics by addressing ethical considerations related to the project. Identifies how the project takes these ethical considerations into account; but minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Minimally addresses how the project adheres to the AAA’s statement on ethics by addressing some ethical considerations related to the project, although details on how the project takes ethical considerations into account are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address how the project adheres to the AAA’s statement on ethics by addressing ethical considerations related to the project, although significant details on how the project takes ethical considerations into account are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The addressing of how the project adheres to the AAA’s statement on ethics by addressing of ethical considerations related to the project is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Incorporates all instructor feedback provided on Parts I and II of the research paper. 

Proficient - Incorporates most of the instructor feedback provided on Parts I and II of the research paper. 

Basic - Incorporates some instructor feedback. Comments provided on Parts I and II; however, it could be much more thoroughly addressed. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to incorporate instructor feedback, but the majority of comments on Parts I and II are not addressed. 

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

Distinguished - Clearly and specifically describes observations of the ritual with extensive depth and detail and includes all of the required elements.

Proficient - Describes observations of the ritual and includes all of the required elements. Some depth and detail is lacking. 

Basic - Minimally describes observations of the ritual and includes most of the required elements. Much depth and detail is lacking. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe observations of the ritual, but several of the required elements are missing and lack significant depth and detail.

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

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes follow-up observations, and how these observations expanded upon the initial observations.

Proficient - Describes follow-up observations, and how these observations expanded upon the initial observations. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes follow-up observations and how and how these observations expanded upon the initial observations. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe follow-up observations and how these observations expanded upon the initial observations: however, significant detail is lacking, and/or the follow-up observations may not be related to the initial observations. 

Non-Performance - The description of follow-up observations is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses high quality, scholarly sources to provide insightful and detailed information on the representativeness of the population observed and their doctrine, and addresses all of the required elements. 

Proficient - Uses scholarly sources to provide information on the representativeness of the population observed and their doctrine, and addresses most of all of the required elements.

Basic - Uses sources to minimally provide information on the representativeness of the population observed and their doctrine, but does not address all of the required elements. Some sources might not be scholarly.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use scholarly sources to provide information on the representativeness of the population observed and their doctrine, but significant does not address the majority of the required elements and most of the sources are not scholarly.

Non-Performance - The use of scholarly library research to elaborate upon observations is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively examines own role as a researcher and the role of reflexivity, connecting this with Wagner's discussion in the textbook. 

Proficient - Examines own role as a researcher and the role of reflexivity, connecting this with Wagner's discussion in the textbook. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally examines own role as a researcher and the role of reflexivity. May not connect this with Wagner's discussion in the textbook. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine own role as researcher and the role of reflexivity; however, the examination lacking significant detail and depth and does not connect with Wagner’s discussion in the textbook. Significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The examination of own role as a researcher is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively incorporates the six stages of fieldwork as described by Wagner in the textbook with extensive depth and detail.

Proficient - Incorporates the six stages of fieldwork as described by Wagner in the textbook. Some depth and detail is lacking. 

Basic - Minimally incorporates the six stages of fieldwork as described by Wagner in the textbook. Some stages may not be addressed in enough depth and detail or are addressed at all.

Below Expectations - Attempts to incorporate the six stages of fieldwork as described by Wagner in the textbook; however, most of the stages are not addressed and those that are addressed lack significant depth and detail.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of the six stages of fieldwork as described by Wagner in the textbook is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Assesses changes in one's own learning over time, recognizing varied contextual factors (e.g., works with ambiguity and risk, deals with frustration, considers ethical frameworks).

Proficient - Effectively assesses strengths and challenges within specific performances or events to increase effectiveness in different contexts (through increased self-awareness).

Basic - Assesses one's own performances with general descriptions of success and failure.

Below Expectations - Unsuccessfully assesses one's own performances with general descriptors of success and failure.

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 an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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

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

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of an informed evaluation and the 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 - 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.