Posted: February 3rd, 2017

Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

Critical Thinking: Evidence Total: 1.00 Distinguished – Employs persuasive 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 – Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues Total: 1.00 Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding. Proficient – Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding. Basic – Vaguely recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding. Below Expectations – Vaguely recognizes 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.

Creative Thinking: Connecting, Synthesizing and Transforming Total: 1.00 Distinguished – Renovates ideas or solutions into entirely new forms. Proficient – Conceives ideas or solutions into a coherent whole. Basic – Associates ideas or solutions in novel ways. Below Expectations – Recognizes existing connections among ideas or solutions. Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Total: 0.50 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.