Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the ethical implications based on the chosen topic. The analysis is supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Analyzes the ethical implications based on the chosen topic. The analysis is supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the ethical implications based on the chosen topic. The analysis is partially supported with scholarly sources and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the ethical implications based on the chosen topic; however, the analysis is not supported with scholarly sources, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the ethical implications based on the chosen topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the ethical implications from the official government perspective of Homeland Security. The analysis is supported by scholarly sources and in paragraph citations.

Proficient - Analyzes the ethical implications from the official government perspective of Homeland Security. The analysis is supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic -  Briefly analyzes the ethical implications from the official government perspective of Homeland Security. The analysis is partially supported with scholarly sources, and/or relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the ethical implications from the official g,overnment perspective of Homeland Security; however, the analysis is not supported with scholarly sources and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the ethical implications from the official government perspective of Homeland Security is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the chosen topic drawing on the stated ethical and Homeland Security implications either justifying or not justifying its use through the Just War Theory. Analysis is supported by scholarly sources and in paragraph citations.

Proficient - Analyzes the chosen topic drawing on the stated ethical and Homeland Security implications either justifying or not justifying its use through the Just War Theory. The analysis is supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the chosen topic drawing on the stated ethical and Homeland Security implications either partially justifying or not justifying its use through the Just War Theory. The analysis is partially supported with scholarly sources, and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the chosen topic drawing on the stated ethical and Homeland Security implications either justifying or not justifying its use through the Just War Theory; however, the analysis is not supported with scholarly sources, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the topic drawing on the stated etical and homeland security implications either justifying or not justifying its use throught The Just War Theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Presents final conclusions based on analysis of the topic from various perspectives and the tenets of Just War Theory. Conclusions are supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Presents final conclusions based on analysis of the topic from various perspectives and the tenets of Just War Theory. Conclusions are supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Presents final conclusions that are somewhat based on analysis of the topic from various perspectives and the tenets of Just War Theory. Conclusions are partially supported with scholarly sources and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present final conclusions based on analysis of the topic from various perspectives and the tenant of Just War Theory; however, the conclusions are not supported with scholarly sources, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The presentation of the final conclusions based on analysis of the topic from various perspectives and the tenant of Just War Theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 are 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 - 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.