Distinguished - Expertly formulates new and innovative uses of the information generated by the POS system. The uses are specific and feasible.

Proficient - Formulates new and innovative uses of the information generated by the POS system. The uses are feasible, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Formulates limited uses of the information generated by the POS system. The uses are only somewhat feasible and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to formulate new and innovative uses of the information generated by the POS system; however, the uses are not feasible and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The new and innovative uses of the information generated by the POS system are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes any information that may help Alliance reduce costs while providing better service. Expertly utilizes strong, relevant examples to support the description.

Proficient - Sufficiently describes any information that may help Alliance reduce costs while providing better service. Utilizes examples to support the description.

Basic - Briefly describes any information that may help Alliance reduce costs while providing better service. Utilizes limited examples to support the description.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe any information that may help Alliance reduce costs while providing better service; however, examples to support the description are not utilized.

Non-Performance - The description of any information that may help Alliance reduce costs while providing better service is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly proposes a new approach that could be used by Alliance by using the information that can be obtained on individual customers.

Proficient - Proposes a new approach that could be used by Alliance by using the information that can be obtained on individual customers. The proposal is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Proposes a limited approach that could be used by Alliance by using the information that can be obtained on individual customers. The proposal is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to propose a new approach that could be used by Alliance by using the information that can be obtained on individual customers; however, the proposal is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The proposal of a new approach that could be used by Alliance if purchased information can be obtained on individual customers is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly assesses the ethical and privacy considerations of information gathered from the POS system or purchased items. Expertly applies course concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or scholarly sources.

Proficient - Assesses the ethical and privacy considerations of information gathered from the POS system or purchased items. Sufficiently applies course concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or scholarly sources. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat assesses the ethical and privacy considerations of information gathered from the POS system or purchased items. Partially applies course concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or scholarly sources. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess the ethical and privacy considerations of information gathered from the POS system or purchased items; however, course concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or scholarly sources are not applied and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The assessment of the ethical and privacy considerations of information gathered from the POS system or purchased items 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 - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

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.