Distinguished - Creates a line graph that accurately depicts annual sex ratios between 1995 and 2002 for each of the selected racial groups.

Proficient - Creates a line graph that depicts annual sex ratios between 1995 and 2002 for most of the selected racial groups. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Creates a line graph that depicts annual sex ratios between 1995 and 2002 for some of the selected racial groups. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a line graph that depicts annual sex ratios between 1995 and 2002 for the selected racial groups; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The graph depicting sex ratios over 1995-2002 by racial group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately and comprehensively describes and compares the sex ratios across each of the racial groups, fully addresses presence or absence in trends in sex ratios, and thoroughly explains conclusions drawn from the graph.

Proficient - Describes and compares the sex ratios across each of the racial groups, addresses presence or absence in trends in sex ratios, and explains conclusions drawn from the graph. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Briefly describes and compares the sex ratios across each of the racial groups, minimally addresses presence or absence in trends in sex ratios, and partially explains conclusions drawn from the graph. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe and compare the sex ratios across each of the racial groups, address presence or absence in trends in sex ratios, and explain conclusions drawn from the graph; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The interpretation of the graph of sex ratios over 1995-2002 is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately calculates the Z statistics, correctly draws appropriate inferences from the Z statistics, and comments on generalizability to non first-borns.

Proficient - Accurately calculates the Z statistics, but either does not correctly draw appropriate inferences from the Z statistics, or fails to comment on the generalizability to non first-borns.

Basic - Does not accurately calculate the Z statistics for all of the racial groups, and does not interpret all of the Z statistics properly, and/or fails to comment on the generalizability to non-first-borns.

Below Expectations - Does not accurately calculate the Z statistics for any of the racial groups, and fails to comment on the generalizability to non first-borns.

Non-Performance -The Z statistic calculations and interpretation are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 words.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.   

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.