Distinguished - Develops an exceptionally clear and concise introduction that provides an overview of the article and the main points of the analysis.

Proficient - Develops a sufficiently clear introduction that provides an overview of the article and the main points of the analysis.

Basic -Develops somewhat clear introduction that provides an overview of the article. Introduction may not concisely summarize the main points of the analysis.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop an introduction that provides an overview of the article, but the introduction does not effectively summarize the main points of the analysis.

Non Performance -The introduction that provides an overview of the article and the main points of the analysis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly describes the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and the relevance of this hypothesis/research question based on the literature review.

Proficient - Describes the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the description of the relevance of this hypothesis/research question based on the literature review may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but does not describe the relevance of this hypothesis/research question based on the literature review. Many major details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and the relevance of this hypothesis/research question based on the literature review. Many major details are inaccurate, missing or fails to convey course concepts and/or relevant information.

Non Performance - The description of the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and the relevance of this hypothesis/research question based on the literature review is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes the methodology used to address the research question/hypothesis.

Proficient - Summarizes the methodology used to address the research question/hypothesis. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Summarizes the methodology used to address the research question/hypothesis. Many major details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the methodology used to address the research question/hypothesis, but the summary lacks relevant and inaccurate details.

Non Performance - The summary of the methodology used to address the research question/hypothesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly describes the sampling methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and whether the sampling methodology used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question.

Proficient - Describes the sampling methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the description of whether the sampling methodology used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes the sampling methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the description of whether the sampling methodology used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question lacks sufficient development and/or contains incorrect information.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the sampling methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the description of whether the sampling methodology used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question fails to convey course concepts and/or relevant information.

Non Performance - The description of the sampling methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and of whether the sampling methodology used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the measurement methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and whether the measurement methods used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question.

Proficient - Analyzes the measurement methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the analysis of whether the measurement methods used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Analyzes measurement methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the analysis of whether the measurement methods used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question lacks sufficient development.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the measurement methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study, but the analysis of whether the sampling methods used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question fails to convey course concepts and/or relevant information.

Non Performance - The analysis measurement methods used to address the hypothesis and/or research question posed by the selected study and whether the sampling methods used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains what type of data was collected for the study.

Proficient - Effectively explains what type of data was collected for the study. Some relevant details may be missing.

Basic - Briefly explains what type of data was collected for the study. Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain what type of data were collected for the study, but the explanation is insufficient.

Non Performance - The explanation of what type of data was collected for the study is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the analysis method used, the statistical methods applied, why these methods were selected, and whether the analysis method used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question.

Proficient - Analyzes the analysis method used, the statistical methods applied, why these methods were selected, but the analysis of whether the analysis method used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Analyzes the analysis method used, the statistical methods applied, and why these methods were selected, but the analysis of whether the analysis method used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question lacks sufficient development and/or did not include accurate information.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the analysis method used, the statistical methods applied, and why these methods were selected, but the analysis of whether the analysis method used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question fails to convey course concepts and/or relevant information.

Non Performance - The analysis of the analysis method used, the statistical methods applied, why these methods were selected, and whether the analysis method used in the study was appropriate for addressing the hypothesis/question is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses the authors’ conclusions by determining whether the authors fully addressed the hypothesis/question.

Proficient - Assesses some of the authors’ conclusions but did not fully include information on whether the authors fully addressed the hypothesis/question.

Basic - Assesses some of the authors’ conclusions but does not indicate whether the authors fully addressed the hypothesis/question.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess the authors’ conclusions, but the assessment of whether the authors fully addressed the hypothesis/question did not convey course concepts and/or relay relevant information.

Non Performance -The assessment of the author’s conclusions by determining whether the authors fully addressed the hypothesis/question is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Thoroughly describes the limitations of the study.

Proficient - Sufficiently describes the limitations of the study. Some minor details are missin

Basic - Describes some limitations of the study. Many major details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the limitations of the study, but the description lacks relevant details.

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

Distinguished - Comprehensively and effectively explains how the article adds to the body of knowledge surrounding this topic.

Proficient - Effectively explains how the article adds to the body of knowledge surrounding this topic. The explanation may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Explains some of the components of how the article adds to the body of knowledge surrounding this topic. The explanation lacks sufficient development.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the article adds to the body of knowledge surrounding this topic, but explanation fails to convey course concepts and/or relevant information.

Non Performance - The explanation of how the article adds to the body of knowledge surrounding this topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished -Develops an exceptionally clear and focused conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper and provides closure to the paper.

Proficient - Develops a clear and focused conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper and provides closure to the paper. Some minor details are missing.

Basic -Develops a somewhat clear conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper and provides closure to the paper. Some relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper and provides closure to the paper, but many relevant details are missing.

Non Performance - The conclusion that summarizes the main points of the paper and develops closure to the paper 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 - 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 connections 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 - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly explains 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.