Distinguished - Comprehensively describes three new-age crimes termed “white-collar crime.” The descriptions are clear and supported with detailed and relevant examples.

Proficient - Adequately describes three new-age crimes termed “white-collar crime.” The descriptions are mostly clear and supported with examples.

Basic - Briefly describes three new-age crimes termed “white-collar crime.” The descriptions lack clarity and/or are somewhat supported by examples.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe three new-age crimes termed “white-collar crime”; however, the descriptions are unclear and/or not supported by examples.

Non-Performance - The descriptions of three new-age crimes termed “white-collar crimes” are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly identifies and discusses the criminal investigative techniques employed for the listed crimes. The discussion is supported by relevant research.

Proficient - Identifies and discusses the criminal investigative techniques employed for the listed crimes. The discussion is supported by relevant research, but is missing minor details.

Basic - Identifies and briefly discusses the criminal investigative techniques employed for the listed crimes. The discussion is somewhat supported by research, but is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to discuss the criminal investigative techniques employed for the listed crimes; however, the discussion is not supported by research, is missing and/or is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The discussion of criminal investigation techniques employed for the listed crimes is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the similarities and differences of white collar investigations compared to other crimes. Accurately identifies many distinctive techniques of white-collar crime investigations.

Proficient - Explains the similarities and differences of white collar investigations compared to other crimes. Identifies the distinctive techniques of white-collar crime investigations. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains the similarities and differences of white collar investigations compared to other crimes. Identifies some distinctive techniques of white-collar crime investigations. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the similarities and differences of white collar investigations compared to other crimes and identify distinctive techniques of white-collar crime investigations; however, the explanation and identification are inaccurate and/or missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the similarities and differences of white collar investigations compared to other crimes and identification of white-collar crime investigative techniques are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains how society can work to prevent this type crime. The explanation is clearly supported by information from the textbook and other scholarly sources.

Proficient - Explains how society can work to prevent this type of crime. The explanation is supported by information from the textbook and other scholarly sources but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains how society can work to prevent this type of crime. The explanation is somewhat supported by information from the textbook and other scholarly sources but is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how society can work to prevent this type of crime; however, the explanation is not supported with information from the textbook or other scholarly sources and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how society can work to prevent this type of crime is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Analyzes texts for scholarly significance and pertinence within and across the various disciplines, assessing them according to their contributions and consequences.

Proficient - Utilizes texts in the context of scholarship to expand a foundation of disciplinary knowledge and to raise and discover significant inquiries.

Basic - Employs texts with the intent and expectation of increasing knowledge.

Below Expectations - Approaches texts only within the context of assignment.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates an understanding of the multiple ways of reading and the range of interpretive strategies particular to one's discipline(s) or in a given community of readers.

Proficient - Demonstrates that s/he can read purposefully, choosing among interpretive strategies depending on the purpose of the reading.

Basic - Identifies a purpose for reading when provided with clarification of the task.

Below Expectations - Fails to identify a purpose for reading when provided with clarification of the task.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

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. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited 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 assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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 basic 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 paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

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 - 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 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 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.