Distinguished - Clearly identifies a theory of management that one ascribes to and thoroughly explains the relationship to the police organization.

Proficient - Identifies a theory of management that one ascribes to and explains the theory in relation to the police organization. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Identifies a theory of management that one ascribes to and briefly explains the theory in relation to the police organization. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Identifies a theory of management that one ascribes to and attempts to explain the theory in relation to the police organization; however, the explanation is missing significant details and/or is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and explanation of a management theory in relation to the police organization are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the specific actions needed to incorporate the chosen theory into the organization. The discussion provides specific details of the benefits and drawbacks of managing in this manner.

Proficient - Discusses the specific actions needed to incorporate the chosen theory into the organization. The discussion provides details of the benefits and drawbacks of managing in this manner, but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses the specific actions needed to incorporate the chosen theory into the organization. The discussion provides some benefits and drawbacks of managing in this manner, but is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the specific actions needed to incorporate the chosen theory into the organization; however, the discussion does not sufficiently include benefits and drawbacks of managing in this manner or is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of incorporating the management theory is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies and comprehensively explains the primary duties of a police chief. Provides a thorough description of the many problems that await a new police chief and how those issues can be addressed. The explanation and the description are concretely supported.

Proficient - Identifies and explains the primary duties of a police chief. Provides a description of the problems that await a new police chief and how those issues can be addressed. The explanation and the description are supported but are missing minor details.

Basic - Identifies and minimally explains the primary duties of a police chief. Provides a limited description of some problems that await a new police chief and how those issues can be addressed. The explanation and the description are somewhat supported but are missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to explain the primary duties of a police chief and describe the problems that await a new police chief; however, the explanation and the description are not supported by the text, are missing significant details, and/or are underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and explanation of the duties and challenges of a chief are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 - Adapts and employs, independently, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations. Solves difficult problems or explores complex issues in original ways.

Proficient - Utilizes skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations, contributing to an understanding of problems or issues.

Basic - Attempts to utilize, in a basic way, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation, in a new situation.

Below Expectations - Attempts to utilize, in a basic way, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation in a new situation. Such attempts may be ineffective.

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

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of student’s informed evaluation and ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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