Distinguished - Exceptionally clear and well thought out proposals of ways to motivate others in the workplace.

Proficient -Clear and focused proposals of ways to motivate others in the workplace.

Basic - Somewhat clear and focused proposals of ways to motivate others in the workplace.

Below Expectations - Proposals lack clarity *or* fewer than three ways to motivate others in the workplace are provided.

Non-Performance - The proposal of three ways to motivate others in the workplace is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally detailed and well-thought out creation of strategy for enhancing self motivation in the workplace. 

Proficient - Effectively detailed creation of strategy for enhancing self motivation in the workplace. 

Basic - Sufficiently detailed creation of strategy for enhancing self motivation in the workplace. 

Below Expectations - Lacks detail in creation of strategy for enhancing self motivation in the workplace. 

Non-Performance - The creation  of an effective strategy for enhancing self motivation in the workplace is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively compares and contrasts two motivation theories with high level of critical thought.

Proficient - Effectively compares and contrasts two motivational theories with reasonable level of critical thought.

Basic - Sufficiently compares and contrasts two motivational theories without critical thought.

Below Expectations - Lacks details in comparing and contrasting two motivational theories and is difficult to follow.

Non-Performance - The comparison of two motivational theories is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Exceptionally clear and focused discussion of pros and cons of financial incentives in the workplace.

Proficient - Clear and focused discussion of pros and cons of financial incentives in the workplace.

Basic - Somewhat clear discussion of pros and cons of financial incentives in the workplace.

Below Expectations - Discussion lacks clarity and focus *or* only presents one side of financial incentives in the workplace.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the pros and cons of the use of financial incentives in the workplace is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Assesses changes in own learning over time, recognizing varied contextual factors (e.g., works with ambiguity and risk, deals with frustration, considers ethical frameworks).

Proficient - Effectively communicates strengths and challenges (within specific performances or events) to increase effectiveness in different contexts (through increased self-awareness).

Basic - Depicts own performances with general descriptions of success and failure.

Below Expectations - Unsuccessfully defines own performances with general descriptors of success and failure.

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

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in details 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 non-existent 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 or syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

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

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title 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.  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 non-existent 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 requirements predetermined in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the  sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

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