Distinguished - Includes a thorough description of the client that includes all requested components. 

Proficient - Includes a description of the client that includes most requested components. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Includes a limited description of the client that includes some of the requested components. The description is underdeveloped.  

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a description of the client that includes few of the requested components; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The description of the client that includes all requested components is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes all identified aspects of assessment.

Proficient - Summarizes most or all identified aspects of assessment. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes some aspects of assessment. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the aspects of assessment; however, does not address most aspects of the assessment, and the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of all identified aspects of assessment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates all requested elements of the strengths-based empowerment approach, and fully explains the significance of documentation in assessment.

Proficient - Evaluates most or all requested elements of the strengths-based empowerment approach, and explains the significance of documentation in assessment. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially evaluates some requested elements of the strengths-based empowerment approach, and minimally explains the significance of documentation in assessment. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the requested elements of the strengths-based empowerment approach and explain the significance of documentation in assessment; however, many of the requested elements are not addressed, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of all requested elements of the strengths-based empowerment approach and explanation of the significance of documentation in assessment are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes all identified aspects of planning.

Proficient - Summarizes all identified aspects of planning. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes some identified aspects of planning. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the identified aspects of planning; however, most identified aspects of planning are not addressed, and the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of all identified aspects of planning is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes all identified aspects of linking the client to resources.

Proficient - Summarizes most or all identified aspects of linking the client to resources. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes some identified aspects of linking the client to resources. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize identified aspects of linking the client to resources; however, most aspects of linking the client to resources are addressed, and the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of all identified aspects of linking the client to resources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a thorough summary of monitoring the client with specific examples. 

Proficient - Provides a summary of monitoring the client with specific examples.  Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited summary of monitoring the client with or without specific examples.  Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a summary of monitoring the client; however, significant details and examples are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of the main functions and purposes of monitoring client progress, including specific ways to monitor client is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes all identified aspects of terminating services.

Proficient - Summarizes most identified aspects of terminating services. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially summarizes some identified aspects of terminating services. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the identified aspects of terminating services; however, most aspects of terminating services are not addressed, and the summary is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary all identified aspects of terminating services 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 - 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 - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains 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 - 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 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 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.