Distinguished - Provides a research question that is appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, thoroughly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses all of the issues regarding the research question raised by the instructor previously.

Proficient - Provides a research question that is mostly appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, mostly meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses most of the issues raised by the instructor about the research question previously. Minor revisions of the research question are required.

Basic - Provides a research question that is somewhat to use for the Annotated Bibliography, somewhat meets the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion), and addresses some of the issues raised by the instructor about the research question. Relevant revisions of the research question are required.

Below Expectations - Provides a research question; however, it is not appropriate to use for the Annotated Bibliography, does not meet the defining characteristics (clearly defined, objective, open-ended, not answered by an opinion, and/or has not addressed the issues raised by the instructor. Significant revisions of the research question are required.

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

Distinguished - Develops a clear, succinct thesis statement of no more than two sentences that accurately and thoroughly summarizes the research findings.

Proficient - Develops a clear thesis statement of no more than two sentences that accurately summarizes the research findings. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Develops a thesis statement that somewhat summarizes the research findings, is somewhat unclear, and/or is somewhat longer than two sentences. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a thesis statement; however, the thesis statement does not summarize the findings, is significantly unclear, significantly more than two sentences, and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The thesis statement that summarizes the research findings is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides thorough annotations and accurately formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. 

Proficient - Provides annotations and references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Provides limited annotations and partially formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide annotations and references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment; however, not all required sources are included, and/or significant details are missing and entirely inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The annotations and formatted references for the two scholarly journal articles and eBook from Week 3 assignment are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test and thoroughly address the research question.

Proficient - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test and adequately address the research question.

Basic - Uses a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources that pass the CRAAP test. One or both only somewhat address the research question. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to use a search engine to select two non-scholarly sources; however, one or both of the non-scholarly sources do not pass the CRAAP test, and/or only one non-scholarly source address the research question.

Non-Performance - The two non-scholarly sources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Constructs thorough and fully accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources.

Proficient - Constructs mostly accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Constructs partial and somewhat accurate APA references for the two non-scholarly sources. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to constructs APA references for the two non-scholarly sources; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate, and/or constructs APA reference for only one non-scholarly source. 

Non-Performance - The APA references for the sources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes each non-scholarly source including two detailed examples of the support the source uses.

Proficient - Summarizes each non-scholarly source including two examples of the support the source uses. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally summarizes each non-scholarly source including two limited examples of the support the source uses, or one source is not summarized. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize each non-scholarly source; however, does not include examples of the support the source uses, significant details are missing, and/or two sources are not summarized.

Non-Performance - The summaries of each non-scholarly source are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, fully supporting the evaluation with specific detailed examples from the sources.

Proficient - Evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, supporting the evaluation with examples from the sources. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially evaluates the quality of each non-scholarly source, minimally supporting the evaluation with limited examples from the sources. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the quality of each non-scholarly source; however, does not support the evaluation with examples from the sources, significant details are missing, and/or one source is not evaluated. 

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the quality of each non-scholarly source, supporting the evaluation with examples from the sources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Follows the template and modeled example, fully completing all of the required portions.

Proficient - Follows the template and modeled example, completing most of the required portions.

Basic - Follows the template and modeled example, completing some of the required portions.

Below Expectations - Follows the template and modeled example; however, many portions were not completed.

Non-Performance - The template and modeled example 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.