Distinguished - Accurately identifies the forecasting model that is in use and thoroughly explains why it is the obvious choice.

Proficient - Identifies the forecasting model that is in use and explains why it is the obvious choice. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Identifies the forecasting model that is in use and explains why it is the obvious choice. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the forecasting model that is in use and explain why it is the obvious choice; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The identification of the forecasting model and the explanation of why it is the obvious choice are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately calculates the predicted demand for year four using a simple three year moving average and thoroughly explains the reasoning.

Proficient - Calculates the predicted demand for year four using a simple three year moving average and explains the reasoning. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Calculates the predicted demand for year four using a simple three year moving average and partially explains the reasoning. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to calculate the predicted demand for year four using a simple three year moving average and explain the reasoning; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The calculation and explanation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately predicts the number of units expected in year four using the last two years and thoroughly discusses whether to recommend this quantity as the manufacturing plan or the quantity found using the simple three year moving average in step two and why.

Proficient - Predicts the number of units expected in year four using the last two years and discusses whether to recommend this quantity as the manufacturing plan or the quantity found using the simple three year moving average in step two and why. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Predicts the number of units expected in year four using the last two years and partially discusses whether to recommend this quantity as the manufacturing plan or the quantity found using the simple three year moving average in step two and why. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to predict the number of units expected in year four using the last two years and discuss whether to recommend this quantity as the manufacturing plan or the quantity found using the simple three year moving average in step two and why; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The prediction and discussion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately recalculates the predicted demand for Year Four using a simple three moving average and thoroughly explains the answer. 

Proficient - Recalculates the predicted demand for Year Four using a simple three moving average and explains the answer. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Recalculates the predicted demand for Year Four using a simple three moving average and partially explains the answer. Relevant details are missing and/ or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to recalculate the predicted demand for Year Four using a simple three moving average and explain the answer; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The recalculated predicted demand and the explanation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the as assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and clearly reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Proficient - Conclusions and related outcomes are logical and reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Basic - Conclusions and related outcomes are identified and minimally reflect an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Below Expectations - Conclusions and related outcomes are not logical or reflective of an informed evaluation and the ability to place evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

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

Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, identifies consequences of the solution, and can clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solving.

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.