Distinguished - Exchange rates are accurately plotted and presented in an easy to understand graph or chart. There are no calculation or graphing errors.

Proficient - Exchange rates are plotted and presented in a graph or chart. The chart is readable, but further clarification would improve readability. There are minimal calculation or graphing errors.

Basic - Exchange rates are plotted and presented in a graph or chart. The chart does not easily convey information. There are several calculation or graphing errors.

Below Expectations - Exchange rates are not plotted or presented in an easy to understand graph or chart. Presentation of exchange rates includes calculation errors.

Non-Performance - The plotting and presentation of exchange rates is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - A comprehensive and accurate identification, description and explanation of patterns present in the exchange rates is clearly presented.   

Proficient - Identification, description, and explanation of patterns present in the exchange rates is presented. Most of the patterns are identified. Analysis is acceptable, but not substantial.

Basic - Minimal identification, description and explanation of patterns present in the exchange rates is presented. Explanation of patterns identified is not included.

Below Expectations - Lacks a comprehensive identification, description and description of patterns present in the exchange rates. No explanation of identified patterns is included.

Non-Performance - Identification, description and explanation of patterns in the exchange rate is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Presents an accurate, logical, and justifiable prediction of exchange rates one year from now. Justification is substantial and predictions are rooted in foundational theory.

Proficient - Prediction of exchange rates one year from now is complete with acceptable justification and logic. The basis for the predictions is mostly rooted in foundational theory.

Basic - Prediction of exchange rates one year from now is limited and underdeveloped. Minimal justification given for predictions and foundational theory is not used as the basis for predictions.

Below Expectations - Prediction of exchange rates is incomplete or inaccurate. No justification given for prediction of exchange rates.

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

Distinguished - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in ways that enhanced comprehension, while making clear the interdependence of language and meaning, thought, and expression.

Proficient - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) to correlate content and form, demonstrating awareness of purpose and audience.

Basic - Utilizing a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) that correlates in a basic way what is being communicated.

Below Expectations - Utilizes a format, language, or graph (or other visual representation) in appropriate forms, although attempts may be incomplete.

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.