Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately describes the case study that will be researched.

Proficient - Describes the case study that will be researched. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Minimally describes the case study that will be researched. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations -Attempts to describe the case study that will be researched; however, significant details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The description of the case study that will be researched is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides a thorough annotated bibliography of at least six scholarly sources to be used for the Final Paper.

Proficient - Provides an annotated bibliography of six scholarly sources to be used for the Final Paper. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a brief annotated bibliography of six sources to be used for the Final Paper. Some of the sources are not scholarly and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an annotated bibliography of the scholarly sources to be used for the Final Paper; however, most of the sources are not scholarly and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The annotated bibliography of scholarly sources to be used for the Final Paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the purpose of each article, what it addresses, the outcomes or conclusions, and how it applies to the case study analysis.

Proficient - Describes the purpose of each article, what it addresses, the outcomes or conclusions, and how it applies to the case study analysis. Minor details are missing ,unclear, or slightly irrelevant to the case study.

Basic - Partially describes the purpose of each article, what it addresses, the outcomes or conclusions, and how it applies to the case study analysis. Relevant details are missing, unclear, or somewhat irrelevant to the case study.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the purpose of each article, what it addresses, the outcomes or conclusions, and how it applies to the case study analysis; however, significant details are missing, unclear, and/or irrelevant to the case study.

Non-Performance - The description of each article and how it would apply to the case study analysis 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 - 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 - 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.