Distinguished - The letter, based on the chosen packet, gets the attention of the reader. Critical thought and purposeful attention is clearly exhibited.

Proficient - The letter, based on the chosen packet, gets the attention of the reader. Critical thought and purposeful attention is exhibited.

Basic - The letter, based on the chosen packet, somewhat gets the attention of the reader. Critical thought and purposeful attention is somewhat exhibited

Below Expectations - The letter, based on the chosen packet, does not get the attention of the reader. Critical thought and purposeful attention is not exhibited.

Non-Performance - The letter, based on the chosen packet, is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - The letter, based on the chosen packets, clearly and thoroughly highlights the skills and knowledge that the student brings to the organization. Critical thought and purposeful attention is exhibited.

Proficient - The letter, based on the chosen packets, highlights the skills and knowledge that the student brings to the organization. Critical thought and purposeful attention could be improved. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - The letter, based on the chosen packets, somewhat highlights the skills and knowledge that the student brings to the organization. Critical thought and purposeful attention needs improvement. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to highlight, in the letter, the skills and knowledge that the student brings to the organization; however, critical thought and purposeful attention are needed, and/or significant details are missing and unclear..

Non-Performance - The highlight of skills and knowledge that the student brings to the organization is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uploads required number of exemplary writing samples from previous courses. Writing demonstrates distinguished writing ability and attention to APA. No revisions are needed prior to submitting in final packet.

Proficient - Uploads required number of writing samples from previous courses. Minor errors in the writing are apparent. Minor revisions are needed prior to submitting in final packet.

Basic - Uploads required number of writing samples from previous courses. Writing does not exhibit that of which would be acceptable as writing samples by organizations. Revisions are needed prior to submitting in final packet.

Below Expectations - Uploads less than the required number of writing samples from previous courses. Writing may not display attention to writing excellence or attention to APA. Major revisions are needed prior to submitting in final packet.

Non-Performance - The writing samples from previous courses are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly exhibits, in writing samples, quality examples of developed psychological knowledge.

Proficient - Exhibits, in writing samples, quality examples of developed psychological knowledge. Minor details are slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially exhibits, in writing samples, quality examples of developed psychological knowledge. Relevant details are unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to exhibit, in writing samples, quality examples of developed psychological knowledge; however, significant details are entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The exhibition, in writing samples, of quality examples of developed psychological knowledge is either nonexistent or lacks 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.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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