Distinguished - Correctly creates a table, properly determines risk classification, and properly differentiates with color.

Proficient - Correctly creates a table, properly determines risk classification, and properly differentiates with color for four out of five risks.

Basic - Correctly creates a table, properly determines risk classification, and properly differentiates with color for three out of five risks.

Below Expectations - Incorrectly creates a table, or properly determines risk classification, and fails to properly differentiate with color for two out of five risks.

Non-Performance - The table and classifications are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes one plausible risk response for each of the five risks and identifies a team member to be responsible for monitoring each risk.

Proficient - Describes one plausible risk response for at least four risks and identifies a team member to be responsible for monitoring each risk. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Describes one plausible risk response for at least three risks and identifies a team member to be responsible for monitoring each risk. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Describes one plausible risk response for at least two risks and identifies a team member to be responsible for monitoring each risk. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of one plausible risk and the identification of a team member responsible for monitoring are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains all four options a project manager has available to lessen the effects of risk.

Proficient - Explains all four options a project manager has available to lessen the effects of risk. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Explains at least three of the four options a project manager has available to lessen the effects of risk. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Explains at least two of the four options a project manager has available to lessen the effects of risk. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the options a project manager has available to lessen the effects of risk is 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 - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhance comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating an awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that is appropriate, but may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.

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 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.