Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the difference between education and training. Thoroughly discusses whether or not it is a benefit of the officer and therefore the department.

Proficient - Adequately describes the differences between education and training. Discusses whether or not it is a benefit of the officer and therefore the department, but support for the position lacks minor details.

Basic - Briefly describes the differences between education and training. Discusses whether or not it is a benefit of the officer and therefore the department, but support for position lacks relevant details and specific examples.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the differences between education and training; however,  the descriptions are vague or inaccurate. The discussion of whether or not it is a benefit of the officer and therefore the department lacks supporting detail, examples, and/or is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of differences between education and training and discussion of the related benefits are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies and clearly discusses the required qualifications to be hired as a police officer. The discussion is supported by relevant research.

Proficient - Identifies and discusses the required qualifications to be hired as a police officer. The discussion is supported by relevant research but is missing minor details.

Basic - Identifies and briefly discusses the required qualifications to be hired as a police officer. The discussion is somewhat supported by research but is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to discuss the required qualifications to be hired as a police officer; however, the discussion is not supported by research, is missing major details, and/or is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and discussion of the required qualifications are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the salaries and benefits needed to attract possible candidates who possess the identified qualifications.

Proficient - Sufficiently explains the salaries and benefits needed to attract possible candidates who possess the identified qualifications. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the salaries and benefits needed to attract possible candidates who possess the identified qualifications. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the salaries and benefits needed to attract possible candidates; however, the explanation lacks a clear tie to the identified qualifications and/or is significantly underdeveloped.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing.

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer very little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence in the writing. Such sources/evidence may also be unrelated, offering no support to the ideas in the writing.

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.