Distinguished - 

Exceptionally detailed explanation of why the three recommendations chosen are of the highest priority/most important. Compelling evidence is given to demonstrate why recommendations were chosen.

Proficient - 

Detailed explanation of why the three recommendations chosen are of the highest priority/most important. Evidence provided is somewhat applicable but is missing some relevant details.

Basic - Brief explanation of why the three recommendations chosen are of the highest priority/most important or only justifies two of the recommendations. Reasons only minimally support why recommendations were chosen.

Below Expectations - Attempts to give an explanation of why recommendations chosen are of the highest priority/most important or only justifies one of the reasons. Reasons are vague and unclear.

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

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible source(s), to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - 

Employs applicable information from credible source(s), to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - 

Identifies applicable information from credible source(s), but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance.  Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 or 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 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 nonexistent 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 nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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

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 agents.

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