Exemplary

90-100%

Proficient

80-89%

Developing

70-79%

Beginning

60-69%

Inadequate

0-59%

Issue Exploration

(25% of grade)

Thorough explanation provided regarding the challenges of IGR specifically surrounding the chosen issue.

Basic explanation provided regarding the challenges of the IGR specifically surrounding the chosen issue.

Explanation provided regarding the challenges of IGR, but not specifically tied to a chosen issue.

Explanation provided shows moderate understanding of the challenges of IGR.

No explanation regarding the challenges of IGR was provided.

Relevant Government/Agency Identification

(25% of grade)

Exploration of the agencies involved in the IGR is extensive and accurate to the chosen issue.

Exploration of the agencies involved in the IGR is missing one or two key players, but those listed are accurate to the chosen issue.

Exploration of the agencies involved in the IGR is incomplete and/or some information is inaccurate.

Exploration of the agencies involved in the IGR is minimal and significant portions are inaccurate.

No exploration of the agencies involved in the IGR was provided in the assignment.

Significant, Relevant Response

(10% of grade)

Written assignment totals 750-1000 words that are fully relevant to the requested subject matter.

Written assignment totals slightly more or less than 750-1000 words that are fully relevant to the requested subject matter.

Written assignment totals slightly more or less than 750-1000 words and/or portions of submission are not relevant.

Written assignment totals 500 words or less and is relevant to the requested subject matter.

Written assignment is largely insufficient in word count and relevance to the subject matter.

Writing Skills

(20% of grade)

Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of APA citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment.

Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of APA citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment.

Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of APA citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment.

Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of APA citations and formatting.

Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).  No demonstration of APA citations or formatting present.

Research Skills

(20% of grade)

Accurate and applicable use of 3 credible resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment.

Appropriate use of 3 resources, 2 of which are credible, relevant to the subject matter.

Adequate use of 3 resources, not all resources credible or relevant to the subject matter.

Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter.

No evidence of resources apparent.