Distinguished - Provides a fully developed comparison of two organizational design structures related to law enforcement organizations. Specific examples from each organization are provided to concretely support the comparison.

Proficient - Provides a comparison of two organizational design structures related to law enforcement organizations. Examples from each organization are provided to support the comparison.

Basic - Provides a limited comparison of two organizational design structures related to law enforcement organizations. The comparison is not evenly balanced or the examples provided do not support the comparison.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare two separate organizations; however,  the comparison does not clearly address the  design structure or examples provided do not support comparison.

Non-Performance - The comparison of two organizational design structures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a thorough analysis of policing efforts within the identified organizations. The analysis is supported with specific policing effort examples from each organization.

Proficient - Provides an analysis of policing efforts within the identified organizations. The analysis is supported with policing effort examples from each organization.

Basic - Provides a limited analysis of policing efforts within the identified organizations. The analysis may not be entirely supported with appropriate examples from each organization.

Below Expectations - Provides a minimal attempt at an analysis of policing efforts within the identified organizations. The analysis is not supported with appropriate examples from each organization.

Non-Performance - The analysis of policing within the organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expresses opinion regarding the structural design impact on the organization. Supports opinion with detailed examples.

Proficient - Adequately expresses opinion regarding the structural design impact on the organization. Mostly supports opinion with examples.

Basic - Briefly expresses opinion regarding the impact of the structural design on the organization. Somewhat supports opinion with examples.

Below Expectations - Minimally expresses opinion regarding the structural design or its effect on organizational capabilities. May not support opinion with examples.

Non-Performance - The opinion regarding the structure’s impact on the organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of  the numerous strengths and weaknesses for each organization in relation to the focus of policing within the organization.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of  many strengths and weaknesses for each organization in relation to the focus of policing within the organization.

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of  a few strengths and weaknesses for each organization as it relates to the focus of policing within the organization.

Below Expectations - Provides a minimally discussion of  the strengths and weaknesses regarding the focus of policing in either organization.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in relation to policing 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 is 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 - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes 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 - 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 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 - 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.