Distinguished - Thoroughly and comprehensively evaluates the scientific accomplishments of two scientists.

Proficient - Adequately evaluates the scientific accomplishments of two scientists. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly evaluates the scientific accomplishments of two scientists. Some relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the scientific accomplishments of two scientists; however, examples, if provided,  contain insufficient detail and often lack relevance to the assigned topic.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the scientific accomplishments of two scientists is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally clear and focused postulate regarding the general popularity of one scientist over another.

Proficient - Clear and focused postulate regarding the general popularity of one scientist over another. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat clear and focused postulate regarding the general popularity of one scientist over another; however, sufficient detail or relevance may be absent.

Below Expectations - Lacks clarity and focus in the postulate regarding the general popularity of one scientist over another. Sufficient detail and relevance are absent.

Non-Performance - The postulate of the scientist’s popularity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally detailed examination of how popular memories and narratives are created.

Proficient - Sufficiently detailed examination of how popular memories and narratives are created.

Basic - Briefly examines how popular memories and narratives are created. Sufficient detail and/or relevance may be lacking.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine how popular memories and narratives are created; however, the examination lacks detail and relevance.

Non-Performance - The examination of how narratives and memories are created is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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

Distinguished - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

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 page, 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 stipulated in the assignment description.

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 - 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 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 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.