Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the differences between ‘implementation’ and ‘policy’ and thoroughly describes the importance of their separation. 

Proficient - Discusses the differences between ‘implementation’ and ‘policy’ and describes the importance of their separation. The discussion or description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses the differences between ‘implementation’ and ‘policy’ and somewhat describes the importance of their separation. The discussion and/or description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the differences between ‘implementation’ and ‘policy’ and describe the importance of their separation; however, the discussion and description are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of differences between implementation and policy and the description of the importance of their separation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops a thorough outline of a security policy which addresses all areas identified in the prompt. 

Proficient - Develops an outline of a security policy which addresses most of the areas identified in the prompt. 

Basic - Develops a partial outline of a security policy which includes some of the areas identified in the prompt. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop an outline of a security policy, but only includes one or two areas identified in the prompt.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares policy differences between users who work remotely or use wireless hotspots to users who work in a traditional office environment. Provides specific examples of each that support the discussion.

Proficient - Compares policy differences between users who work remotely or use wireless hotspots to users who work in a traditional office environment. Provides examples of each that support the discussion, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally compares policy differences between users who work remotely or use wireless hotspots to users who work in a traditional office environment. Provides examples that somewhat support the discussion, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare policy differences between users who work remotely or use wireless hotspots to users who work in a traditional office environment; however, does not provide examples that support the discussion and significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses how to implement the security policy. Effectively includes how employees would be apprised of the new policies.

Proficient - Discusses how to implement the security policy. Includes how employees would be apprised of the new policies. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially discusses how to implement the security policy. Minimally includes how employees would be apprised of the new policies. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss how to implement the security policy; however, does not include how employees would be apprised of the new policies and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of how to implement the security policy is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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.