Distinguished - Thoroughly interprets a work of art and applies the terminology used by art historians in a manner that provides valuable insight into the topic.   

Proficient - Interprets a work of art and applies the terminology used by art historians in a manner that provides valuable insight into the topic. The interpretation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally interprets a work of art and applies the terminology used by art historians in a manner that provides limited insight into the topic and/or may not be wholly relevant to the journal prompt. The interpretation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to interpret a work of art but does not include major elements of the subject matter. Attempts to apply the terminology used by art historians but is unsuccessful. The interpretation is significantly underdeveloped.

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 indicate a thorough understanding of the terminology used by art historians.  

Proficient - Communicates ideas or points in a manner that is mostly logical and organized. Reflections indicate an adequate understanding of the terminology used by art historians. 

Basic - Minimally communicates ideas or points in a somewhat disorganized manner.  Attempts to reflect upon the work of art, but the use of terminology used by art historians is limited or not clearly or accurately applied. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to communicate ideas or points; however, the content organization is limited. Does not to adequately or accurately use terminology used by art historians.

Non-Performance - The journal 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.