Exceptional – rich in content; full of thought, insight, and analysis; all discussion criteria is met

Proficient – substantial information thought, insight, and analysis has taken place

Basic – generally competent information is thin and commonplace

Below Expectations – rudimentary and superficial; no analysis or insight is displayed

Exceptional – no distracting grammatical or stylistic errors

Proficient – few distracting grammatical or stylistic errors (6 points) no distracting grammatical or

Basic – obvious grammatical or stylistic errors; errors interfere with understanding content

Below Expectations – obvious grammatical or stylistic errors; makes understanding difficult