Distinguished - Claims are supported by logical reasoning and credible evidence from at least the minimum number of sources required. Argument has a well-developed foundation. 

Proficient - Most claims are supported by logical reasoning and/or credible evidence from the minimum number of sources required. Argument has a well-developed foundation.

Basic - Many claims are supported by logical reasoning and/or credible evidence from an adequate number of sources. Argument is identifiable but may not be well-developed.

Below Expectations - Few or no claims are supported by logical reasoning and/or credible evidence from an adequate number of sources. Argument is difficult to identify and underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Voice is appropriate for the situation. Argument is tailored to an academic audience. 

Proficient - Academic voice is developing. Argument is appropriate for an academic audience.

Basic - Academic voice is emerging. Argument may be more appropriate for a non-academic audience.

Below Expectations - Academic voice is not apparent. Argument is not suited to an academic audience.

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

Distinguished - Document is organized, well-structured, and meets length requirements. Font, margins, spacing, title block, headers, and other elements are consistent with the required style guide. Writing is clear, correct, and easy to read. 

Proficient - Document shows some organization, is properly structured, and meets length requirements. Font, margins, spacing, title block, headers, and other elements are mostly consistent with the required style guide. Writing has the potential to be clear, correct, and easy to read after revision and editing.

Basic - Document may have some organizational and structure issues and/or nearly meets the length requirement. Font, margins, spacing, title block, headers, and other elements may not be consistent with the required style guide. Writing may be somewhat unclear, incorrect, and/or difficult to read and requires focused revision and editing.

Below Expectations - Document is not well organized, lacks proper structure, and/or does not meet the length requirement. Font, margins, spacing, title block, headers, and other elements may not be consistent with the required style guide. Writing may be unclear, incorrect, and/or difficult to read and requires extensive revision and editing. Use of the style guide is a requirement in all future assignments.

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

Distinguished - Written work appears to be original. Sources are expertly integrated and cited accurately. 

Proficient - Written work appears to be original. Sources are properly integrated and cited appropriately. Minor errors in citations exist.

Basic - Written work appears to be original. Sources are integrated with an attempt at accurate citation. Relevant errors in citations exist.

Below Expectations - Written work appears to contain some unoriginal writing. Sources may be used without proper integration and/or citation.

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