Distinguished - Chooses one Lab Assessment from chapter 8 and comprehensively completes the elements of the chosen assessment for full understanding.

Proficient - Chooses one Lab Assessment from chapter 8 and completes the elements of the chosen assessment.

Basic - Chooses one Lab Assessment from chapter 8 and completes the elements of the chosen assessment. Some elements are either missing or inaccurate. 

Below Expectations - Chooses one Lab Assessment from chapter 8 and attempts to complete the elements of the chosen assessment. Significant elements are missing and/or inaccurate

Non-Performance - The lab assessment from chapter 8 was either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Scores the responses, as outlined within the chosen  assessment.  All responses are accurately scored and compiled.  

Proficient - Scores the responses, as outlined within the chosen assessment.  Minor errors may exist in the overall compilation of the data. 

Basic -Scores the responses, as outlined within the chosen assessment.   Some errors exist in the overall compilation of the data. 

Below Expectations - Scores the responses; however, significant errors exist in the overall compilation of the data.

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

Distinguished - Prepares a summary of the assessment, the assessment outcomes, and a plan for interventions. All elements are included and the outcomes are explained thoroughly. 

Proficient - Prepares a summary of the assessment, the assessment outcomes, and a plan for interventions. All elements are included.  

Basic - Prepares a summary of the assessment, the assessment outcomes, and a plan for interventions. Minor details are missing or unclear.    

Below Expectations -Attempts to prepare a summary of the assessment, the assessment outcomes, and a plan for interventions. Significant elements are missing or unclear. 

Non-Performance -The preparation of the summary of the assessment, the assessment outcomes, and a plan for interventions is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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