Distinguished - Clearly includes the learning setting, a relevant organizational mission statement and purpose(s).

Proficient - Includes the learning setting, an organizational mission statement, and purpose(s). Minor details are missing or slightly unclear. 

Basic - Partially includes the learning setting, an organizational mission statement, and purpose(s). Relevant details are missing and/or unclear

Below Expectations - Attempts to include the learning setting, an organizational mission statement, and purpose(s); however, significant details are missing and severely unclear. 

Non-Performance - The learning setting, mission statement, and purpose are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The six elements of the proposed program logic model are present; the model is clearly organized and all details are present to understand the logical model. 

Proficient - The six elements of the proposed program logic model are present, the model is mostly organized, but minor details are missing.

Basic - The six elements of the proposed program logic model are present, the model is minimally organized, and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Less than six elements of the proposed program logic model are present, the model is severely unorganized, and significant details are missing. 

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly addresses how the evaluation results will be used and clearly presents a comprehensive timeline for the evaluation cycle.

Proficient - Addresses how the evaluation results will be used is addressed and presents a timeline for the evaluation cycle. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally addresses how the evaluation results will be used and/or presents a partial timeline for the evaluation cycle. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address how the evaluation results will be used and present a timeline; however, significant details are missing and unclear. 

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

Distinguished - Includes a well-supported, relevant, and logical conclusion in regard to the proposed program proposal. 

Proficient - Includes an adequately supported, and logical conclusion in regard to the proposed program proposal. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Includes a somewhat supported and logical conclusion in regard to the proposed program proposal. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a supported and logical conclusion in regard to the proposed program proposal; however, significant details are missing. 

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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.