Distinguished - Comprehensively explains whether or not “terrorism” is a biased term derived by governments in power to delegitimize those with little power and if the use of “terrorism” is simply “war by other means.”  Fully supports position with scholarly sources. 

Proficient - Explains whether or not “terrorism” is a biased term derived by governments in power to delegitimize those with little power and if the use of “terrorism” is simply “war by other means.”  Supports position with scholarly sources. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Minimally explains whether or not “terrorism” is a biased term derived by governments in power to delegitimize those with little power and if the use of “terrorism” is simply “war by other means.”  Somewhat supports position with scholarly sources. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain whether or not “terrorism” is a biased term derived by governments in power to delegitimize those with little power and if the use of “terrorism” is simply “war by other means;” however, does not support position with scholarly sources and significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of whether or not “terrorism” is a biased term derived by governments in power to delegitimize those with little power and if the use of “terrorism” is simply “war by other means” is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly justifies the use of terrorism by al Qaeda using the tenets of just war theory. Justification is supported with scholarly sources.

Proficient - Justifies the use of terrorism by al Qaeda using the tenets of just war theory. Justification is supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally justifies the use of terrorism by al Qaeda using the tenets of just war theory. Justification is partially supported with scholarly sources, and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to justify the use of terrorism by al Qaeda using the tenets of just war theory; however, justification is not supported with scholarly sources and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The Justification of the use of terrorism by al Qaeda using the tenents of just war theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains whether or not al Qaeda is justified for targeting American Civilians if it has declared “America” to be the enemy through the tenet of distinction. Explanation is supported with scholarly sources.

Proficient -  Explains whether or not al Qaeda is justified for targeting American Civilians through the tenet of distinction if it has declared “America” to be the enemy.  Explanation is supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains   whether or not al Qaeda is justified for targeting American Civilians through the tenet of distinction if it has declared “America” to be the enemy. Explanation is supported with scholarly sources, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain whether or not al Qaeda is justified for targeting American Civilians through the tenet of distinction if it has declared “America” to be the enemy; however, the explanation is not supported with scholarly sources, and significant details are missing.  

Non-Performance - The explanation of whether or not al Qaeda is justified for targeting American Civilians if it has declared “America” to be the enemy through the tenet of distinction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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 - 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.