Distinguished - Identifies the ethical systems that may guide parties to a negotiation and accurately examines the fairness of the negotiation.

Proficient - Identifies the ethical systems that may guide parties to a negotiation and examines the fairness of the negotiation. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally identifies the ethical systems that may guide parties to a negotiation and vaguely examines the fairness of the negotiation. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Identifies the ethical systems that may guide parties to a negotiation and attempts to examine the fairness of the negotiation; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The identification of the ethical systems that may guide parties to a negotiation and the examination of the fairness of the negotiation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines the procedural fairness of the negotiation process. Expertly applies concepts from the text and/or scholarly research.

Proficient - Examines the procedural fairness of the negotiation process. Sufficiently applies concepts from the text and/or scholarly research. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat examines the procedural fairness of the negotiation process. Minimally applies concepts from the text and/or scholarly research. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the procedural fairness of the negotiation process; however, concepts from the text and/or scholarly research are not applied and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The examination of the procedural fairness of the negotiation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively differentiates between the concealment behavior of the negotiation parties that are ethical or unethical. Utilizes strong, relevant examples to illustrate points.

Proficient - Differentiates between the concealment behavior of the negotiation parties that are ethical or unethical. Utilizes examples to illustrate points.

Basic - Partially differentiates between the concealment behavior of the negotiation parties that are ethical or unethical. Utilizes limited examples to illustrate points.

Below Expectations - Attempts to differentiate between the concealment behavior of the negotiation parties that are ethical or unethical; however, examples may not be used to illustrate points.

Non-Performance - The differentiation between the concealment behavior of the negotiation parties that are ethical or unethical is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completely evaluates one-shot and long-term trust techniques in the negotiation process.

Proficient - Evaluates one-shot and long-term trust techniques in the negotiation process. The evaluation is underdeveloped.

Basic - Vaguely evaluates one-shot and long-term trust techniques in the negotiation process; however, some information is missing and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate one-shot and long-term trust techniques in the negotiation process; however the trust techniques were significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of one-shot and long-term trust techniques in the negotiation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, 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 - 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.