CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

BASIC

PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Describe learning factors that pertain to the proposed learning experience.
16%

Does not describe learning factors that pertain to the proposed learning experience.

Lists but does not describe learning factors that pertain to the proposed learning experience.

Describes learning factors that pertain to the proposed learning experience.

Describe learning factors that pertain to the proposed learning experience. Supports descriptions with evidence or examples.

Identify cultural and diversity concerns related to the content or format of your proposed course.
16%

Does not identify cultural and diversity concerns related to the content or format of your proposed course.

Identifies, in a superficial and incomplete manner, cultural and diversity concerns related to the content or format of your proposed course.

Identifies cultural and diversity concerns related to the content or format of your proposed course.

Identifies cultural and diversity concerns related to the content or format of your proposed course. Provides supporting evidence and examples.

Relate each designated learning factor to the theory and practice recommendations that support it.
16%

Does not relate learning factors to the theory and practice recommendations that support it.

Relates some but not all designated learning factors to the theory and practice recommendations that support it. May misidentify appropriate learning theory or practice recommendation.

Relates each designated learning factor to the theory and practice recommendations that support it.

Relate each designated learning factor to the theory and practice recommendations that support it. Correctly cites evidence for identified theories and practice recommendation.

Articulate educational orientation to be used in developing the full unit.
16%

Does not identify the educational orientation to be used in developing the full unit.

Identifies but does not describe the educational orientation to be used in developing the full unit.

Articulates educational orientation to be used in developing the full unit.

Articulates educational orientation to be used in developing the full unit. Recognizes and suggests ways to compensate for the limitations of the orientation.

Identify reasoning for selecting the unit to be developed fully.
16%

Does not identify reasoning for selecting the unit to be developed fully.

Demonstrates insufficient reasoning for selecting the unit to be developed fully.

Identifies reasoning for selecting the unit to be developed fully.

Identifies and explains reasoning for selecting the unit to be developed fully.

Use paraphrasing and summarization to represent ideas from external sources.

Incorporates plagiarized information.

Paraphrasing or summarization is awkward, inaccurate, or borders on plagiarism.

Uses concise, paraphrasing or summarization to accurately represent ideas from external sources. Exhibits an insightful interpretation and synthesis of credible sources.

Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to applicable writing standards.

Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards, including APA style and formatting.