Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately addresses all of the questions in the first selected case study.

Proficient - Accurately addresses at least 75% of the questions in the first selected case study, or answered all of the questions but minor details are missing.

Basic - Addresses at least 50% of the questions in the first selected case study, or answered all of the questions but relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Addresses at least 25% of the questions in the first selected case study, or answered all of the questions but significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The answers to all of the discussion questions in the first selected case study are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately addresses all of the questions in the second selected case study.

Proficient - Accurately addresses at least 75% of the questions in the second selected case study, or answered all of the questions but minor details are missing.

Basic - Addresses at least 50% of the questions in the second selected case study, or answered all of the questions but relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Addresses at least 25% of the questions in the second selected case study, or answered all of the questions but significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The answers to all of the discussion questions in the second selected case study are either nonexistent or lack 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 - Distinguishes probable implications of the text for contexts, perspectives, or issues outside the assigned task or beyond the author's explicit message.

Proficient - Uses the text and/or specific knowledge of the author’s context to draw more intricate inferences about the author’s message and approach.

Basic - Considers how textual features (e.g., sentence and paragraph structure or tone) contribute to the author’s message. Draws fundamental inferences about context and rationale of text.

Below Expectations - Inadequately captures vocabulary but makes an effort to paraphrase or summarize the information the text communicates.

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.