Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.  One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement. 

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Proposal includes a current and substantial economic assessment of the chosen country for the takeover target.  Financial statements from the country are included.

Proficient - Proposal includes a well-defined economic assessment of the chosen country.  The assessment is slightly outdated or not substantially comprehensive.  Some financial statements from the country are included.

Basic - Proposal includes a vague and/or outdated economic assessment of the chosen country for the takeover target.  Financial statements from the country may not be included.

Below Expectations - Attempts a proposal that does not include a current or substantial economic assessment of the chosen country for the takeover target.  Financial statements from the country are not included.

Non-Performance - The economic assessment of the country chosen for the takeover target is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The developed risk mitigation plan includes the 5-step program to manage risk. The steps are substantial and clearly defined. Great detail is used to justify the developed risk management plan.

Proficient - The developed risk mitigation plan includes the five-step program to manage risk.  The steps are solid, but not entirely substantial.  Some detail is used to justify the developed risk management plan.

Basic - The developed risk mitigation plan includes at least four steps of the 5-step program, but the steps are not well-defined. Little detail is used to justify the risk management plan.

Below Expectations - The developed risk mitigation plan includes at least three steps of the 5-step program, but the steps are largely incomplete.  No detail is used to justify the risk management plan.

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

Distinguished - The development of the financing plan to finance the acquisition was comprehensive and very detailed.  Pro forma financial statements were included to show the effects of the financing on the company’s operations. 

Proficient - The development of the financing plan to finance the acquisition was solid and logical.  Some pro forma financial statements were included to show the effects of the financing on the company’s operations.

Basic - The development of the financing plan to finance the acquisition was complete, but somewhat brief.  The plan was not entirely logical or realistic.  Pro forma financial statements may not be included.

Below Expectations - The development of the financing plan to finance the acquisition was underdeveloped and may not be entirely feasible. Pro forma financial statements were not included.

Non-Performance - The development and presentation of a financing plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The recommendation was well-written, comprehensive, and included substantial detail from the three aforementioned plans. The overall presentation was logical, complete, and realistic.

Proficient - The recommendation was well-written and included significant detail from the three aforementioned plans. The overall presentation was logical and realistic, but could have been strengthened with additional detail regarding the proposed acquisition.

Basic - The recommendation was brief and lacked sufficient detail.  The recommendation included little information and facts from the three aforementioned plans. The overall presentation lacked depth and was unrealistic in some areas.

Below Expectations - The recommendation was vague and somewhat unrealistic.  The recommendation did not include any information from the three aforementioned plans.

Non-Performance - The recommendation 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 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 - Distinguishes probable implications of the text for contexts, perspectives, or issues outside the assigned task or beyond the author’s explicit message.

Proficient - Uses the text, general background understanding, and/or specific knowledge of the author’s context to draw more intricate inferences about the author’s message and approach.

Basic - Considers how textual features (e.g., sentence and paragraph structure or tone) contribute to the author’s message; draws fundamental inferences about context and rationale of text.

Below Expectations - Inadequately captures vocabulary and makes an effort to paraphrase or summarize the information the text communicates.

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.