Distinguished - 

Excellent summary that includes the main idea and relevant supporting details.  The summary is presented in a thorough, organized, and logical order.

Proficient - Clear summary that includes the main idea and some important details.  The summary is presented in a somewhat logical order.

Basic - 

Main idea is unclear or not specified in the summary. Some critical information is missing.  Ideas are in random order and not logical.

Below Expectations - 

The main idea is not present and contains only some details.  Ideas are not in a logical order.

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

Distinguished - Excellent summary that includes the main idea and relevant supporting details.  The summary is presented in a thorough, organized, and logical order. 

Proficient - Clear summary that includes the main idea and some important details.  The summary is presented in a somewhat logical order.

Basic - Main idea is unclear or not specified in the summary. Some critical information is missing.  Ideas are in random order and not logical.

Below Expectations - 

The main idea is not present and contains only some details.  Ideas are not in a logical order.

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

Distinguished -Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand.

Proficient - 

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.

Basic - Demonstrates a basic understanding  of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the written work.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear.

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.