Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how the type of culture influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how the type of culture influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how the type of culture influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how the type of culture influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how the type of culture influences organizational behavior is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how the modes of communication influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how the modes of communication influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how the modes of communication influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how the modes of communication influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how the modes of communication influence the organizational behavior is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how the nature of authority influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how the nature of authority influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how the nature of authority influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how the nature of authority influences the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how the nature of authority influences the organizational behavior is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how virtual elements influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how virtual elements influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how virtual elements influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how virtual elements influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how virtual elements influence organizational behavior is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how areas of EQ influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how areas of EQ influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how areas of EQ influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how areas of EQ influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how EQ influences organizational behavior is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how motivational techniques influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner.

Proficient - Describes how motivational techniques influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat describes how motivational techniques influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how motivational techniques influence the behavior of the organization in a negative or positive manner; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of how motivational techniques influence organizational behavior 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 - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

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 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 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.