Distinguished - Clearly and accurately defines TQM.

Proficient - Defines TQM. Minor details are slightly unclear or inaccurate.

Basic - Partially defines TQM. Relevant details are unclear and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to define TQM; however, significant details are unclear and inaccurate.

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

Distinguished - Accurately breaks down the acronym TQM and thoroughly explains each of the three components and how the TQM process works. 

Proficient - Breaks down the acronym TQM and explains each of the three components and how the TQM process works. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Partially breaks down the acronym TQM and minimally explains each of the three components and how the TQM process works. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to break down the acronym TQM and explain each of the three components and how the TQM process works; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The breakdown of the acronym TQM and explanation of each of the three components and how the TQM process works are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process and the benefits of TQM.

Proficient - Explains each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process and the benefits of TQM. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process and the benefits of TQM. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process and the benefits of TQM; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process and the benefits of TQM is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Selects one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the article/video and thoroughly explains the purpose and benefits of both.

Proficient - Selects one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the article/video and explains the purpose and benefits of both. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Selects one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the article/video and minimally explains the purpose and benefits of both. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to select one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the article/video and explain the purpose and benefits of both; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the article/video, and the explanation of the purpose and benefits of both are either nonexistent or lack 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 - 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.

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.