Distinguished - Fully introduces the generic organization that will be the topic of the research, including a clear description of the industry and a organization type.

Proficient - Introduces the generic organization that will be the topic of the research, including a description of the industry and a organization type. The introduction is missing a few minor components.

Basic - Briefly introduces the generic organization that will be the topic of the research, including a vague description of the organization type. The introduction is missing a few major components.

Below Expectations - Attempts to introduce the generic organization that will be the topic of the research, but the introduction is too underdeveloped to be considered complete.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how each of the four problems could impact a group’s productivity. The explanation includes clearly relevant examples to illustrate each of the four problems.

Proficient - Clearly explains how at least four problems could impact a group’s productivity. The explanation includes an example to illustrate some of the problems provided.

Basic - Briefly explains how the four problems could impact a group’s productivity, but the explanation is not entirely developed. The explanation includes one or two examples to illustrate the problems provided.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the four problems could impact a group’s productivity, but the explanation is substantially underdeveloped and fails to include any examples to illustrate the problems provided.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the four problems could impact a group’s productivity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops and describes logical and appropriate recommendations for each of the four problems provided. The recommendations are clear and professionally articulated with industry vocabulary.

Proficient - Develops and describes recommendations for each of the four problems provided, but the applicability of the one or more of the recommendations may not be entirely clear.

Basic - Develops and describes recommendations for each of the four problems provided, but it is unclear how the recommendations will resolve the problems. More detail is needed to demonstrate applicability.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop and describe recommendations for each of the four problems provided, but the recommendations do not resolve the problems and/or are not applicable to the situation.

Non-Performance - The recommendations for the four problems are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides well-developed and highly effective suggestions for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity. The suggestions reflect a thorough knowledge of group dynamics, the organization, and problem solving.

Proficient - Provides useful, but somewhat impractical suggestions for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity. The suggestions reflect a keen knowledge of group dynamics, the organization, and problem solving.

Basic - Provides suggestions for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity, but the suggestions are brief and underdeveloped. The suggestions somewhat reflect an understanding of group dynamics, and could be strengthened with references to the text. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide suggestions for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity, but the suggestions are not developed and or/applicable. The suggestions do not reflect an understanding of group dynamics.

Non-Performance - The suggestions for a company-wide training program is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Conclusion is skillfully developed and thoroughly summarizes the research, content, direction, and purpose of the paper.

Proficient - Conclusion is mostly developed, and adequately summarizes the research, content, direction, and purpose of the paper.

Basic - Conclusion is present, and loosely summarizes the research, content, direction, and purpose of the paper.

Below Expectations - Conclusion is present, though somewhat incomplete. It does not adequately summarize the research, content, direction, and purpose of the paper.

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

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences, and similarities, as well as to acknowledge perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

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

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes 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 - 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 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.

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 - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

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