Distinguished - Fully discusses the impacts on operating efficiencies (both positive and negative) and expertly recommends solutions to completely minimize negative impacts.

Proficient - Proficient - Discusses the impacts on operating efficiencies (both positive and negative) and recommends solutions to minimize negative impacts. The discussion or the recommendations are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly discusses the impacts on operating efficiencies (both positive and negative) and recommends limited solutions to minimize negative impacts. The discussion and/or the recommendations are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the impacts on operating efficiencies (both positive and negative) and recommend solutions to minimize negative impacts; however, the discussion and the recommendations are significantly underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses whether operating practices should be changed to accommodate the tune-ups and provides a detailed explanation of the reasoning.

Proficient - Discusses whether operating practices should be changed to accommodate the tune-ups and provides a sufficient explanation of the reasoning.

Basic - Partially discusses whether operating practices should be changed to accommodate the tune-ups and provides a rudimentary explanation of the reasoning.

Below Expectations - Minimally discusses whether some operating practices should be changed to accommodate the tune-ups and provides an underdeveloped explanation of the reasoning.

Non-Performance - The discussion of whether operating practices should be changed is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately examines the reasons why input that should be gathered and comprehensively discusses the type of input that should be gathered. Expertly applies strong relevant examples to support the examination and discussion.

Proficient - Examines the reasons why input should be gathered and discusses the type of input that should be gathered from shop owners. Applies examples to support the examination and discussion

Basic - Partially examines the reasons why input should be gathered and vaguely discusses the type of input that should be gathered from shop owners. Applies limited examples to support the examination and/or discussion.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the reasons why input should be gathered and discuss the type of input that should be gathered from shop owners; however, examples to support the examination and discussion may not apply.

Non-Performance - The examination of reasons and discussion of the type of input that should be gathered from the shop owners are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the processes and steps needed to launch the new program.

Proficient - Describes the processes and steps needed to launch the new program. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the processes and steps needed to launch the new program. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Describes little to none of the processes and steps needed to launch the new program. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the processes of a new launch is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes 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 - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, identifies consequences of the solution, and can clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solving.

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 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 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 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.