Distinguished - Provides a thorough and clear definition of path-goal leadership. The definition explains the role of the leader according to the theory, and addresses tasks and obstacles. 

Proficient - Provides a clear definition of path-goal leadership. The definition explains the role of the leader according to the theory, but fails to address tasks and obstacles.

Basic - Provides a basic definition of path-goal leadership. An attempt to explain the role of the leader, as well as an attempt to address tasks and obstacles is made, but is inadequate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a definition of path-goal leadership. Definition lacks an explanation of the role of the leader, as well as tasks and obstacles. 

Non-Performance - The discussion of path-goal leadership is non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively identifies the path-goal leadership style used in the situation.  Clearly describes the tasks and characteristics of subordinates.

Proficient - Identifies the path-goal leadership style used in the situation. The discussion provides the tasks, but is missing information on characteristics of subordinates. 

Basic - Briefly identifies the path-goal leadership style demonstrated in the situation.  The discussion lacks detail on the tasks and subordinates’ characteristics.

Below Expectations - The discussion does not identify the path-goal leadership style demonstrated in the situation.  The discussion does not provide the tasks or the subordinates’ characteristics. 

Non-Performance - The discussion of the path-goal leadership style used in this situation is non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 

Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively discusses the path-goal leadership style.  The discussion clearly applies the leadership approach to the situation and provides specific examples related to the situation.  

Proficient - Discusses the path-goal leadership style. The discussion provides an example, but is missing a clear connection between the leadership approach and situation. 

Basic - Briefly discusses the path-goal leadership style.  The discussion lacks examples and a connection between the leadership approach and situation.

Below Expectations - The discussion does not identify the path-goal leadership style.  The connection between the leadership approach and situation is not made clear. 

Non-Performance - The discussion of the path-goal leadership approach is useful is non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 

Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, and identifies consequences of the solution and can clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, develops a logical, consistent plan to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach for problem solving.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either non-existent 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 non-existent 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.  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 non-existent 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 requirements predetermined 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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.

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 - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

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