Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the rationale for whether or not the resentments of each subgroup are valid. Comprehensively discusses the counterproductivity of the resentment.

Proficient - Explains the rationale for whether or not the resentments of each subgroup are valid and discusses the counterproductivity of the resentments. The explanation and/or discussion are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the rationale for whether or not the resentments of each subgroup are valid and somewhat discusses the counterproductivity of the resentments. The explanation and/or discussion are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the rationale for whether or not the resentments of each subgroup are valid and discuss the counterproductivity of the resentments; however, the explanation and/or discussion are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the rationale for whether or not the resentments of each subgroup are valid and the discussion of the counterproductivity of the resentments are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses Faulkner’s quote regarding the past in terms of race relations and the implications for race relations in the U.S.

Proficient - Mostly discusses Faulkner’s quote regarding the past in terms of race relations and the implications for race relations in the U.S.

Basic - Somewhat discusses Faulkner’s quote regarding the past in terms of race relations and the implications for race relations in the U.S.

Below Expectations - Minimally discusses Faulkner’s quote regarding the past in terms of race relations and the implications for race relations in the U.S.

Non-Performance - The discussion of Faulkner’s quote regarding the past in terms of race relations is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively justifies the desirability and possibility of a transracial society. Thoroughly discusses opinion about the changes that would be necessary for this societal shift to take place.

Proficient - Justifies the desirability and possibility of a transracial society and discusses opinion about the changes that would be necessary for this societal shift to take place, but the justification and/or discussion are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly justifies the desirability and possibility of a transracial society and discusses opinion about the changes that would be necessary for this societal shift to take place. The justification and/or discussion are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to justify the desirability and possibility of a transracial society; however, the justification is significantly underdeveloped. Lacks a sufficient discussion of one’s opinion about the changes that would be necessary for this societal shift to take place.

Non-Performance - The justification of the desirability of a transracial society discussion of one’s opinions about the changes that would be necessary for this societal shift to take place are either nonexistent or lack 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 - 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 - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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 length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

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.