Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive description of the differences between needs identification and determination of commercial equivalents. Thoroughly discusses why it is preferable to separate into two stages. Each component is clearly described and fully supported by research.

Proficient - Provides a sufficient description of the differences between needs identification and determination of commercial equivalents. Discusses why it is preferable to separate into two stages. Each component is described, but minor details are missing, unclear, and/or not fully supported by research.

Basic - Provides a limited description of the differences between needs identification and determination of commercial equivalents. Discusses why it is preferable to separate into two stages. Each component is described, but relevant details are missing, unclear, and/or not fully supported by research.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the differences between needs identification and determination of commercial equivalents; however, does not discuss reasons to separate into two stages.

Non-Performance - The description of differences and discussion of the separation of the two stages are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively interprets the value of ESI and provides extensive details regarding how partnerships can increase in the early stages of design, increasing value to the organization.

Proficient - Interprets the value of ESI and provides sufficient details regarding how partnerships can increase in the early stages of design, increasing value to the organization.

Basic - Vaguely interprets the value of ESI, and provides only minimal details regarding how partnerships can increase in the early stages of design, increasing value to the organization.

Below Expectations - Attempts to interpret the value of ESI, but does not provide any details regarding how partnerships can increase in the early stages of design to increase value to the organization.

Non-Performance - The interpretation of the value of ESI is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions

Distinguished - Clearly examines the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance. Demonstrates a full understanding of the concepts outlined in the text and offers strong supporting examples to illustrate points.

Proficient - Clearly examines the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance. Demonstrates a full understanding of the concepts outlined in the text and offers strong supporting examples to illustrate points.

Basic - Minimally examines the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance. Demonstrates a rudimentary understanding of the concepts outlined in the text and offers limited examples to illustrate points.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance; however, an understanding of the concepts outlined in the text was not demonstrated, and examples to illustrate points were missing.

Non-Performance - The examination of the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a clear description of how a supply professional understands strategic requirements are strategic.

Proficient - Provides a description of how a supply professional understands strategic requirements are strategic. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a vague description of how a supply professional understands strategic requirements are strategic. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how a supply professional understands strategic requirements are strategic; however, many relevant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of how a supply professional understands strategic requirements are strategic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - 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.