Exemplary	Proficient	Developing	Inadequate
Adherence to Assignment Criteria (40% of grade)	31-40 points Addressed all assignment question(s) and parameters completely and thoroughly	21-30 points Addressed most of the question(s) and assignment parameters	11-20 points Addressed few of the question(s) and parameters of the assignment	0-10 points Did not address the question(s) and parameters.
Information Accuracy (40% of grade)	31-40 points Uses appropriate references to accurately provide content, demonstrating exemplary understanding of chosen subject matter.	21-30 points Uses references to accurately provide content, demonstrating proficient understanding of chosen subject matter.	11-20 points Provides somewhat accurate content, demonstrating developing understanding of chosen subject matter.	0-10 points Does not adequately incorporate references or provide accurate content.
Writing Skills (20% of grade)	16-20 points Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including exemplary demonstration of citations throughout the entire assignment.	11-15 points Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations within minimal portions of the assignment.	6-10 points Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations.	0-5 points Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).  No demonstration of citations present.