Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement which introduces the community center and the specific goals for promoting development within their center.

Proficient - Provides an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement which introduces the community center and the goals for promoting development, though these goals may be slightly underdeveloped or unrelated to the topic.

Basic - Provides a limited introductory paragraph with a thesis statement which introduces the community center and the goals for promoting development, though these goals may be underdeveloped and/or unrelated to the topic.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement which introduces the community center and the goals for promoting development, though these goals are significantly  underdeveloped and unrelated to the topic.

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

Distinguished - Clearly identifies and thoroughly describes at least two weekly activities for each age group, providing a comprehensive overview of what the activities will look like and how they will be performed.  The activities are age-appropriate, fun, and educational.

Proficient - Identifies and describes two weekly activities for each age group, providing an overview of what the activities will look like and how they will be performed. The activities are age-appropriate, fun, and educational. The overview may be slightly underdeveloped or unclear.

Basic -Vaguely identifies and partially describes two weekly activities for each age group, providing a basic overview of what the activities will look like and/or how they will be performed. The activities are somewhat age-appropriate, fun, and/or educational. Overview is underdeveloped and/or unclear. 

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to describe activities for each age group; however, there are fewer than two for each group, the activities are not appropriate for the suggested age group, and the overview of the activities significantly underdeveloped and unclear. 

Non-Performance - The identification and description of 2 weekly activities per age group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately addresses all three domains of development within the weekly activities.  Information is supported with facts, research, and fully appropriate terminology.

Proficient - Addresses all three domains of development within the weekly activities.  Information is supported with facts, research, and/or appropriate terminology. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally addresses all three domains of development within the weekly activities.  Information is somewhat supported with facts, research, and/or appropriate terminology. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address the domains of development within the weekly activities; however, fewer than three domains are addressed, the Information is not supported with facts, research, and/or appropriate terminology, and significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The three domains of development are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains reasoning for choosing each activity, based on analysis of theory and research.  Cites several examples from theory and research, and makes clear connections between the theory and research and the purpose of the activity.

Proficient - Explains reasoning for choosing each activity, based on analysis of theory and research. Cites examples from theory and research, and makes connections between the theory and research and the purpose of the activity.  Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially explains reasoning for choosing each activity, based on analysis of theory and research. Cites some examples from theory and research, and makes vague connections between the theory and research and the purpose of the activity.  Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain reasoning for choosing each activity, based on analysis of theory and research; however, does not cite examples from theory and research or connections between the theory and research and the purpose of the activity, and significant details are missing and unclear.

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

Distinguished - Proposes at least one item to be purchased for each age group and provides link to where it can be purchased.  Item choice is innovative, age-appropriate, and the rationale for the item is comprehensive and supported by scholarly research findings. 

Proficient - Proposes at least one item to be purchased for each age group and provides link to where it can be purchased.  Item choice is creative, age-appropriate, and the rationale for the item is mostly supported by scholarly research findings, but may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Proposes one item to be purchased for each age group and provides link to where it can be purchased.  Item choice is age-appropriate, and the rationale for the item is somewhat supported by research, and is underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations -Attempts to propose one item to be purchased for each age group; however, does not provide link to where it can be purchased, the item choice inappropriate for the age group or is not supported by scholarly research findings, and the rationale is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The item to be purchased and the rationale is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the interactions of the major themes of development by thoroughly addressing how elements such as family, culture, gender, health and well-being, and education may interact with these activities to either enhance or decrease individual differences in development.

Proficient - Analyzes the interactions of the major themes of development by addressing how elements such as family, culture, gender, health and well-being, and education may interact with these activities to either enhance or decrease individual differences in development. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped or minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially analyzes one of the interactions of the major themes of development by minimally addressing how elements such as family, culture, gender, health and well-being, and education may interact with these activities to either enhance or decrease individual differences in development. The analysis is underdeveloped and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the interactions of the major themes of development; however, does not address how  each of the elements such as family, culture, gender, health and well-being, and education may interact with these activities to either enhance or decrease individual differences in development The analysis is significantly underdeveloped and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of interactions of major themes of development is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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