Discusses the Transfer of Training and Primary Factors

Distinguished – Exceptionally clear, focused, and thorough discussion of the transfer of training and the primary factors that play a role in the success of the process.

Proficient – Clear discussion of the transfer of training and the primary factors that play a role in the success of the process; however, some details are missing.

Basic – Somewhat clear discussion of the transfer of training and the primary factors that play a role in the success of the process; however, relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss the transfer of training and the primary factors that play a role in the success of the process; however, discussion lacks clarity and is missing significant detail.

Non-Performance – The discussion of the transfer of training and the primary factors that play a role in the success of the process is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Discuss Sustaining Training Objectives and Challenges

Distinguished – Exceptionally clear, focused, and thorough discussion of how the application of the training objectives can be sustained and some of the challenges.

Proficient – Clear discussion of how the application of the training objectives can be sustained and some of the challenges; however, some details are missing.

Basic – Somewhat clear discussion of how the application of the training objectives can be sustained and some of the challenges; however, relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss how the application of the training objectives can be sustained and some of the challenges; however, discussion lacks clarity and is missing significant detail.

Non-Performance – The discussion of how the application of the training objectives can be sustained and some of the challenges is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Content Development

Distinguished – Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient – Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic – Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations – Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

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.

APA Formatting

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 basic 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.

Page Requirement

Distinguished – The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient – The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic – The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations – A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

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