Distinguished - Expertly analyzes three potential takeover targets within three different countries.  Takeover targets are ideal and logical targets with substantial overseas operations.

Proficient - Analyzes three potential takeover targets within three different countries.  Takeover targets are logical targets with some targets having substantial overseas operations.

Basic - Analyzes three potential takeover targets within three different countries.  Takeover targets are acceptable, but not ideal because of minimal overseas operations.

Below Expectations - Analyzes less than three potential takeover targets in different countries.  Takeover targets are not ideal and lack substantial overseas operations.

Non-Performance - The analysis of potential takeover targets is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Presents a complete and comprehensive discussion on the pros and cons of each of the threeselected potential takeover targets with substantial supporting references.

Proficient - Presents a discussion on the pros and cons of each of the threeselected potential takeover targets with some substantial supporting references. Some of the points made may not be entirely valid.

Basic - Presents a brief discussion on the pros and cons of each of the threepotential takeover targets.  Includes minimal detail on the pros and cons of the targets with no supporting references.

Below Expectations - Presents an underdeveloped discussion on the pros and cons of each of the threepotential takeover targets, only addressing a few of the required areas.

Non-Performance - The justification of potential takeover targets is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Appraises tactics for relating ideas, text structure, or other textual features in order to gain knowledge or insight within and across texts and disciplines.

Proficient - Recognizes connections among ideas, text structure, or other textual features, to analyze how they support a sophisticated understanding of the text as a whole.

Basic - Recognizes the connections among portions of a text in considering how these contribute to a fundamental understanding of the text as a whole.

Below Expectations - Makes an effort to recognize portions of a text as needed to respond to inquiries posed in the assignment.

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

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible source(s) to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible source(s) to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible source(s), but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance.  Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 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 paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

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