Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the process to determine the validity of the problem.

Proficient - Explains the process to determine the validity of the problem. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains the process to determine the validity of the problem. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the process to determine the validity of the problem; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the process to determine the validity of the problem is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly defines specific criteria for OD consulting.

Proficient - Prepares a mostly appropriate response to the organization regarding their issue. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially defines specific criteria for OD consulting. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to define specific criteria for OD consulting; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The response to the organization regarding their issue is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Prepares a thorough and appropriate response to the organization regarding their issue.

Proficient - Prepares a response to the organization regarding their issue. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Prepares a limited and somewhat appropriate response to the organization regarding their issue. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to prepare a response to the organization regarding their issue; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The preparation of a response to the organization regarding their issue 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 - The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment 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.