Distinguished - Provides screenshot of the VSO product backlog showing the backlog features and the user stories.

Proficient -N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

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

Distinguished - Expertly summarizes the backlog features, the associated user stories, and how these contribute toward the successful completion of the project. Ample detail is provided for understanding the relationships between the elements.

Proficient - Summarizes the backlog features, the associated user stories, and how these contribute toward the successful completion of the project. Sufficient detail is provided for understanding the relationships between the elements. Minor details are missing from the discussion.

Basic - Partially summarizes the backlog features, the associated user stories, and how these contribute toward the successful completion of the project. Some detail is provided for understanding the relationships between the elements, but relevant details are missing from the discussion.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the backlog features, the associated user stories, and how these contribute toward the successful completion of the project. Critical elements are missing from the discussion and key details are absent that describe the relationships between the elements.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains approach to this assignment and clearly identifies the steps taken to reach the decisions made. Ample detail supports the discussion and clearly shows mastery of the concepts.

Proficient - Explains approach to this assignment and the decisions that were made. Sufficient details support the explanation. Minor details are unclear or may not be relevant.

Basic - Partially explains approach to this assignment and the decisions that were made. Some relevant details about the approach may be missing from the discussion. Details are provided to support the decisions made, but some details are unclear and may not be relevant.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the approach to this assignment and the decisions that were made. Many relevant details about the approach are missing from the discussion. Details may be provided to support the decisions made, but most details are unclear or not relevant.

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

Distinguished - Thoughtfully includes a reflection on this learning experience and lessons learned. Ample details and/or examples support the lessons learned and show substantial self-awareness for identifying and assimilating the knowledge.

Proficient - Includes a reflection on the learning experience and lessons learned. Sufficient details and/or examples support the lessons learned accompany the reflection.

Basic - Partially includes a reflection on the learning experience and lessons learned. The reflection identifies examples, but some of the examples may be irrelevant. Discussion has some detail, but some of the detail may be irrelevant.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a reflection on the learning experience and lessons learned. The reflection may identify examples, but some of the examples are irrelevant. Discussion may have some detail, but some of the detail is irrelevant.

Non-Performance - The personal reflection 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 - 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 - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.   

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