Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources but may need further development.

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is somewhat supported by sources, but is slightly  underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization; however, the discussion is not supported by sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources but may need further development.

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is somewhat supported by sources, but is slightly  underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization; however, the discussion is not supported by sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is supported by scholarly sources but may need further development

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization. The discussion is somewhat supported by sources, but is slightly  underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provides a discussion of the topic’s impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization; however, the discussion is not supported by sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the impact on the administration of the law enforcement organization 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 - Analyzes texts for scholarly significance and pertinence within and across the various disciplines, assessing them according to their contributions and consequences.

Proficient - Utilizes texts in the context of scholarship to expand a foundation of disciplinary knowledge and to raise and discover significant inquiries.

Basic - Employs texts with the intent and expectation of increasing knowledge.

Below Expectations - Approaches texts only within the context of assignment.

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