Distinguished - Title page content is complete and accurate and organized according to the style guide required.

Proficient - Title page content is mostly complete and accurate and organized according to the style guide required.

Basic - Title page content is mostly complete but may not be accurate or organized according to the style guide required.

Below Expectations - Title page is missing important features and may not be accurate or organized according to the style guide required.

Non-Performance - Title page is generally incomplete, inaccurate and unorganized according to the style guide required.

Distinguished - The paper title encapsulates the selected topic and thesis with clarity, insight, and originality.

Proficient - The paper title clearly addresses the selected topic and thesis.

Basic - The paper title addresses the selected topic but may not address the thesis as clearly.

Below Expectations - The paper title does not clearly address the topic or the thesis.

Non-Performance - The paper title is not relevant to the essay topic or thesis.

Distinguished - The paper title page features no errors in grammar, mechanics, or style.

Proficient - The paper title page features no more than one error in grammar, mechanics, or style.

Basic - The paper title page features no more than two errors in grammar, mechanics, or style.

Below Expectations - The paper title page features no more than three errors in grammar, mechanics, or style.

Non-Performance - The paper title page features more than four errors in grammar, mechanics, or style.