Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the multiple learning styles for adults. Effectively applies course concepts and supporting research to strengthen the explanation.

Proficient - Explains the multiple learning styles for adults. Applies course concepts and supporting research to strengthen the explanation, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains the multiple learning styles for adults. Somewhat applies course concepts and supporting research to strengthen the explanation, and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the multiple learning styles for adults; however, course concepts and supporting research are not applied to strengthen the explanation, and significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of multiple learning styles for adults is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes five or more ways to implement effective pedagogical techniques in higher education teaching.

Proficient - Describes at least five ways to implement effective pedagogical techniques in higher education teaching using relevant research to support the description. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes at least five ways to implement effective pedagogical techniques in higher education teaching. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe at least five ways to implement effective pedagogical techniques in higher education teaching; however, significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The description of at least five ways to implement effective pedagogical techniques in higher education teaching is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes five or more tips for following protocol and giving assessments in higher education settings. 

Proficient - Summarizes at least five tips for following protocol and giving assessments in higher education settings. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes at least five tips for following protocol and giving assessments in higher education settings. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize at least five tips for following protocol and giving assessments in higher education settings; however, the summary is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The summary of at least five tips for following protocol and giving assessments in higher education settings is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses three or more methods for teaching to a diverse student population. 

Proficient - Discuss at least three methods for teaching to a diverse student population. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially discusses at least three methods for teaching to a diverse student population. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss at least three methods for teaching to a diverse student population; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of at least three methods for teaching to a diverse student population is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable 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 - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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 - 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.