Distinguished - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the interviewee, the interviewee’s relationship to the interviewer, and the interviewee’s cultural background.

Proficient - Mostly describes the interviewee, the interviewee’s relationship to the interviewer, and the interviewee’s cultural background. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat describes the interviewee, the interviewee’s relationship to the interviewer, and the interviewee’s cultural background. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes interviewee, the interviewee’s relationship to the interviewer, and the interviewee’s cultural background. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the interviewee, the relationship to the interviewer, and the interviewee’s cultural background is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive narrative of the information from the interview. At least six wholly appropriate questions from the list provided were addressed in the paper. Intercultural communication issues are the clear focus of the paper. Specific examples and direct quotations are appropriately utilized.

Proficient - Provides a narrative of the information from the interview. At least six appropriate questions from the list provided were addressed in the paper. Intercultural communication issues are focused on in the paper. Examples and direct quotations are mostly appropriately utilized.

Basic - Provides a narrative of the information from the interview. At least five appropriate questions from the list provided were addressed in the paper. Intercultural communication issues are vaguely focused on in the paper. Examples and direct quotations are minimally utilized.

Below Expectations - Provides a limited narrative of the information from the interview. At least five questions from the list provided were addressed in the paper. The focus of the paper is loosely tied to intercultural communication issues. Examples and direct quotations may not be utilized.

Non-Performance - The narrative of information from the interview is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a thorough and detailed conclusion regarding the important values in the interviewee’s early life. The main ideas of the conclusion are supported with relevant and specific examples.

Proficient - Provides a conclusion regarding the important values in the interviewee’s early life. The main ideas of the conclusion are supported with relevant examples.

Basic - Provides a brief conclusion regarding the important values in the interviewee’s early life. The main ideas of the conclusion are somewhat supported with examples.

Below Expectations - Provides a limited conclusion regarding the important values in the interviewee’s daily life. The main ideas of the conclusion may not be supported with examples.

Non-Performance - The conclusion of the important values in the interviewee’s early life is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Critically and comprehensively evaluates what was learned from interviewee and course concepts about culture and intercultural communication. Accurately and completely relates ideas learned during interview to scholarly material regarding at least one key cultural issue.

Proficient - Critically evaluates what was learned from interviewee and course concepts about culture and intercultural communication. Mostly relates ideas learned during interview to scholarly material regarding at least one key cultural issue.

Basic - Evaluates what was learned from interviewee and course concepts about culture and intercultural communication. Somewhat relates ideas learned during interview to scholarly material regarding at least one key cultural issue.

Below Expectations - Fails to sufficiently evaluate what was learned from interviewee and course concepts about culture and intercultural communication. Minimally relates ideas learned during interview to scholarly material regarding at least one key cultural issue.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of what was learned from the interviewee and course concepts is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally effective use of the draft feedback in the development of the final paper.

Proficient - Adequate use of the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Basic - Somewhat used the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Below Expectations - Minimal use of the outline feedback in the development of the final paper.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of outline feedback in the development of the final paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - This essay did not incorporate the feedback made on the draft. Receiving feedback on your writing is one of the most effective ways to improve as a writer. Not only does feedback provide suggestions for improvement, it gives a writer a view into how others read his or her work. To write well requires "getting distance" on your writing and learning to look at it objectively--as if someone else had written it.

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 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.