Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies an interpersonal conflict that was not handled correctly. This conflict is thoroughly described and connected to conflict resolution strategies used in the text.

Proficient - Clearly identifies an interpersonal conflict that was not handled correctly. This conflict is briefly described but could use further elaboration and use of the text.

Basic - Identifies an interpersonal conflict that was not handled correctly. Some aspects of the conflict are not described and require further elaboration. The text is alluded to but not used sufficiently.

Below Expectations - Identifies an interpersonal conflict that was not handled correctly. The conflict is not described thoroughly and cannot be adequately understood. There is no use of the text.

Non-Performance - The identification and description of an interpersonal conflict that was not handled correctly are either non-existent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately explains why the conflict was not handled effectively.

Proficient - Accurately explains why the conflict was not handled effectively; however, a few important elements required to fully understand the situation are not included.

Basic - Vaguely explains why the conflict was not handled effectively, and some important elements required to fully understand the situation are not included. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why the conflict was not handled effectively; however, the explanations are missing many important elements and are not accurately addressed. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of why the conflict was not handled effectively is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively uses the text to analyze the conflict and highlight specific communication strategies that could have been used to address the dispute.

Proficient - Uses the text to analyze the conflict and highlight some communication strategies that could have been used to address the dispute, but the text could have been used more directly and thoroughly.

Basic - Minimally uses the text to analyze the conflict and highlight some communication strategies that could have been used to address the dispute; however, the text could have been used much more directly and thoroughly.

Below Expectations - Attempts to use the text to analyze the conflict and highlight some communication strategies that could have been used to address the dispute.

Non-Performance - The text is not used to analyze the conflict and highlight communication strategies that could have been used to address the dispute. 

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately explains what could have been done differently, with a focus on communication strategies discussed in course readings for the week.

Proficient - Clearly and accurately explains what could have been done differently with some focus on specific communication strategies discussed in course readings for the week.

Basic - Explains what could have been done differently; however, many important elements required to fully understand the situation and its resolution are not included, and there could have been more focus on communication strategies discussed in course readings for the week.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain what could have been done differently; however, the explanations are missing important elements and may not be accurately described. There could have been much more focus on communication strategies discussed in the course readings for the week.

Non-Performance - The explanation of what could have been done differently is either non-existent or lacks 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 - 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.