Distinguished - Thoroughly interprets and reflects on a work of art. Clearly applies the process and components of art appreciation in a manner that is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into the topic.  

Proficient - Interprets and reflects on a work of art but there may be a lack of depth in the exploration of the subject matter. Applies the process and components of art appreciation in a manner that provides valuable insight into the topic.

Basic - Interprets and reflects on a work of art but only superficially explores major elements of the subject matter.  Applies the process and components of art appreciation  in a manner that provides limited insight into the topic and/or may not be wholly relevant to the journal prompt. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to interpret and reflect on a work of art but does not include major elements of the subject matter. Attempts to apply the process and components of art appreciation but in unsuccessful in doing so.

Non-Performance - The interpretation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Effectively communicates ideas or points in a logical and organized manner. Reflections are sophisticated and formulate wholly appropriate and pertinent connections between the work of art and the process and components of art appreciation. 

Proficient - Communicates ideas or points in a manner that is mostly logical and organized. Reflections formulate appropriate connections between the work of art and the process and components of art appreciation. 

Basic - Communicates ideas or points in a manner that demonstrates a limited understanding of content organization. Attempts to reflect upon the work of art, but the connections between the work of art and the process and components of art appreciation are vague.

Below Expectations - Attempts to communicate ideas or points; however, the content organization is extremely limited and does not provide a reflection that connects the work of art to the process and components of art appreciation.

Non-Performance - The coherent response is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Journal contains no errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

Proficient - Journal contains only a few minor errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, but they do not distract the reader from the content.

Basic - Journal contains a few errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, which slightly distract the reader from the content.

Below Expectations - Journal contains major errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, which distract the reader from the content.

Non-Performance - The mechanics are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.