Distinguished - Comprehensively identifies the demographic information related to the school of the interviewed teacher in the introduction.

Proficient - Effectively identifies the demographic information related to the school of the interviewed teacher in the introduction. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Identifies some of the components of the demographic information related to the school of the interviewed teacher in the introduction. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the demographic information related to the school of the interviewed teacher in the introduction; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The identification of demographics related to the school of the interviewed teacher in the introduction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and completely summarizes the responses given by the teacher during the interview exhibiting all elements of teaching.

Proficient - Summarizes the responses given by the teacher during the interview exhibiting all elements of teaching. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially summarizes the responses given by the teacher during the interview exhibiting most elements of teaching. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the responses given by the teacher during the interview exhibiting a few elements of teaching; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The summary the responses given by the teacher during the interview exhibiting all elements of teaching is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the teacher’s responses by making reference to topics discussed in the course.

Proficient - Analyzes the teacher's responses by making reference to topics discussed in the course. Most topics are considered in the analysis. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Partially analyzes the teacher's responses by making reference to topics discussed in the course. Some topics are considered in the analysis. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the teacher's responses by making reference to topics discussed in the course. Few topics are considered in the analysis, and significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The analysis of teacher responses by making reference to topics discussed in the course is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares the match of the personal attributes, values and disposition, with the demands of teaching. Provides in-depth reasoning that is supported by evidence from the required readings and personal teaching philosophy.

Proficient - Compares the match of the personal attributes, values and disposition, with the demands of teaching. Provides reasoning that is supported by evidence from the required readings and personal teaching philosophy.

Basic - Partially compares the match of the personal attributes, values and disposition, with the demands of teaching. Provides minimal reasoning that is supported by evidence from the required readings and personal teaching philosophy.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare the match of the personal attributes, values and disposition, with the demands of teaching; however, does not provide reasoning that is supported by evidence from the required readings and personal teaching philosophy.

Non-Performance - The comparison of the match of the personal attributes, values and disposition with the demands of teaching is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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 - 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 are 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 - 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 limited 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 the 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 an 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.