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. At least two of these (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 - Identifies and thoroughly explains the parts of the constitution that are relevant to the ethical standards of professionals. Comprehensively explains how those professionals ensure that they uphold the identified provisions.

Proficient - Identifies and explains the parts of the constitution that are relevant to the ethical standards of professionals. Explains how those professionals ensure that they uphold the identified provisions. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Identifies and partially explains the parts of the constitution that are relevant to the ethical standards of professionals. Minimally explains how those professionals ensure that they uphold the identified provisions. The explanation isunderdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to explain the parts of the constitution that are relevant to the ethical standards of professionals and how professionals ensure that they uphold the identified provisions; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the parts of the Constitution that are relevant to the ethical standards of professionals is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the ways in which professionals use the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society. The analysis is fully supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Analyzes the ways in which professionals use the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society. The analysis is supported by scholarly sources but is missing minor details.

Basic - Minimally analyzes the ways in which professionals use the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society. The analysis is somewhat supported by scholarly sources and/or is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the ways in which professionals use the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights to build a more just society; however, the analysis is not supported by scholarly sources and/or is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the ways that professionals use social justice principles is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why people commit crime and how professionals use criminal theory in their practice.

Proficient - Explains why people commit crime and how professionals use criminal theory in their practice. The explanation is missing minor details.

Basic - Partially explains why people commit crime and how professionals use criminal theory in their practice. The explanation is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why people commit crime and how professionals use criminal theory in their practice; however, the explanation is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The explanation of why people commit crime and how professionals use criminal theory in their practice is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Identifies and comprehensively explains the three main issues that professionals face on a regular basis and thoroughly addresses the best responses to these issues. The explanation and response to the issues are fully supported with scholarly sources.

Proficient - Identifies and explains the three main issues that professionals face on a regular basis and addresses the best responses to these issues. The explanation and response to the issues are supported with scholarly sources, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Identifies and minimally explains the three main issues that professionals face on a regular basis and partially addresses the best responses to these issues. The explanation and response to the issues are somewhat supported with scholarly sources. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Identifies and attempts to explain the three main issues that professionals face on a regular basis and address the best responses to these issues; however, the explanation and response to the issues are not supported with scholarly sources. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of three main issues is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 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.