Distinguished - Clearly chunks laptops into three or four categories, and finds three different laptops for one single category.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - Chunks laptops in one or two categories, and finds one or two laptops for one single category. The classification is somewhat unclear.

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The classification of laptops into three or four categories and three different laptops for one single category are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Chunks each of the three laptops selected into three or four important personal features, and comprehensively discusses what was learned by completing this exercise.

Proficient - Chunks each of the three laptops selected into three or four important personal features, and discusses what was learned by completing this exercise. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Chunks each of the three laptops selected into one or two important personal features, and minimally discusses what was learned by completing this exercise. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Chunks each of the three laptops selected into one or two important personal features, and attempts to discuss what was learned by completing this exercise; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The chunking of each of the three laptops selected into three or four important personal features and discussion on what learned by completing the exercise are 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 - 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.