Distinguished - Locates three websites that fully address the research question.

Proficient - Locates three websites that address the research question.

Basic - Locates three websites that partially address the research question.

Below Expectations - Locates three websites; however, at least two of the websites minimally address the research question.

Non-Performance - The three websites that address research question are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly completes the table, and completely evaluates each resource using the CRAAP Test. The comparison is well developed and contains relevant details. Each criterion is fully considered in the response. All of the resources meet the criteria.

Proficient - Mostly completes the table, and evaluates each resource using the CRAAP Test. The comparison is slightly underdeveloped, and/or minor details are missing. Each criterion is considered in the response. Two of the resources meet the criteria, and one does not.

Basic - Partially completes the table, and evaluates each resource using the CRAAP Test. The comparison is underdeveloped, and/or relevant details are missing. Each criteria is somewhat considered in the response. At least one of the resources meets the criteria, and at least one does not.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the table, and evaluate each resource using the CRAAP Test; however, the comparison is underdeveloped, and significant details are missing. Most of the criteria are not considered in the response, and only one resource meets all criteria.

Non-Performance - The table comparing three websites and an evaluation of the CRAAP Test is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 

Distinguished - Completes reflection, critically addressing the three questions in the evaluation. The reflection is 200 to 300 words in length.

Proficient - Completes reflection, addressing the three questions in the evaluation. The reflection is 200 to 300 words in length.

Basic - Completes reflection, briefly addressing the three questions in the evaluation. The reflection is 200 to 300 words in length.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the reflection, addressing the three questions in the evaluation; however, the reflection may not meet the 200 to 300 words requirement.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing. 

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence that may be unrelated and offer little support to the ideas in the writing. 

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 are 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 - 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.