Exemplary	Proficient	Developing	Beginning	Inadequate
Comprehension of Assignment	18 to 20 points Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Complaint is written for Debbie Donner while Answer is written for Jill Johnson.	16 to 17 points Addressed the question completely. Complaint is mostly written for Debbie Donner while Answer is mostly written for Jill Johnson.	14 to 15 points Addressed the majority of the question(s). Complaint is partially written for Debbie Donner while Answer is partially written for Jill Johnson.	12 to 13 points Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). Complaint is minimally written for Debbie Donner and /or Answer is minimally written for Jill Johnson.	0 to 11 points Did not address the question. Complaint is not specifically written for Debbie Donner while Answer is not specifically written for Jill Johnson.
Application of Course Knowledge and Content	24 to 25 points Pleadings demonstrate a thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. Jurisdiction and venue are addressed appropriately.	22 to 23 points Pleadings demonstrate a technical application of course knowledge and content in a mostly complete and concise manner. Jurisdiction and venue are addressed in a mostly appropriate manner.	19 to 21 points Pleadings demonstrate a technical application of course knowledge and content in a partially complete and concise manner. Some information may be inaccurate. Jurisdiction and venue are addressed in a partially complete manner.	15 to 18 points Pleadings demonstrate a technical application of course knowledge and content in a minimally complete and concise manner. Some information may be inaccurate. Jurisdiction and venue are addressed in a minimally complete manner.	0 to 14 points Pleadings do not demonstrate a thorough technical application of course knowledge and content. Jurisdiction and venue are addressed inappropriately.
Formatting	14 to 15 points Pleadings are effectively developed and presented. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Pleadings include a prayer for relief and appropriate case caption.	12 to 13 points Pleadings are adequately developed and presented. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Pleadings include a prayer for relief and appropriate case caption.	10 to 11 points Pleadings are partially developed and presented. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Pleadings include a prayer for relief and appropriate case caption.	8 to 9 points Pleadings are somewhat developed and presented. Includes minimally adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Pleadings may lack a prayer for relief and /or an appropriate case caption.	0 to 7 points Pleadings are underdeveloped. Includes inadequate and inappropriate supporting evidence. Pleadings lack a prayer for relief and appropriate case caption.
Application of Facts	18 to 20 points Facts are used appropriately throughout the entire assignment.	16 to 17 points Facts are used appropriately throughout most of the assignment.	14 to 15 points Facts are used appropriately throughout some of the assignment.	12 to 13 points Facts are used appropriately throughout minimal portions of the assignment.	0 to 11 points Facts are not used appropriately throughout the assignment.
Mechanics	18 to 20 points Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of APA citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment.	16 to 17 points Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of APA citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment.	14 to 15 points Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of APA citations and formatting within some portions of the assignment.	12 to 13 points Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of APA citations and formatting	0 to 11 points Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of APA citations or formatting present.