APA format was used. The following were used appropriately as stated in the syllabus and handout in all sections of the assignment: Citations, references, font, font size, margins, double spaced, and left aligned.A cover page, and reference page was included. Also met minimum page required.

APA format was used with minor errors in one or two of the following: Citations, references, font, font size, margins, double spaced, and left aligned.A cover page, and reference page was included. Also met minimum page required.

The student used some APA format, but not throughout assignment. Student either did not follow the format provided in syllabus or handout. Inconsistent or missing in the following areas: Citations, references, font, font size, margins, double spaced, and left aligned, cover page, and reference page. Or the student did not minimum page required.

Student did not apply APA format or follow the instruction provided in syllabus or handout.

Student a great job with critical thinking throughout assignment. Student was able to evaluate the effects of the media and mental illness. Student did a great job defending or opposing thoughts, values, and facts. Student displayed both objective and subjective values.

Student a good job with critical thinking throughout assignment. Student was able vaguely evaluate the effects of the media and mental illness. Student vaguely was able to defend or oppose thoughts, values, and facts. Student displayed more subjective than objective values.

Student did not display critical thinking throughout assignment. Student was not able to evaluate the effects of the media and mental illness. Student did a poor job defending or opposing thoughts, values, and facts.

Excellent grammar used: indented 5 spaces at the beginning of each paragraph, used paragraphs, appropriate sentence structure, punctuations, spell check, appropriate words used (no slang), and proof read before submitted.

Good grammar used. Some minor issues with: no indentation at the start of each paragraph, none or some paragraphs, some appropriate sentence structure, minimal use of punctuations, some areas had misspelled words, used slang or some inappropriate terms, and not all areas were proof read before submitting.

Poor grammar used in several of the following: no paragraphs, inappropriate sentence structure, no punctuations, no spell check, inappropriate words used (slang), or did not proof read before submitting.

Student did a great job with application. Student was able to use acquired knowledge from course work to problem solve, identify connections and relationships, and how they are applicable in different situations.

Student did a good job with application. Student vaguely used acquired knowledge from course work to problem solve, barely was able to identify connections and relationships, and how they are applicable in different situations.

Student did not display any understanding of the NASW and NOHS code of ethics. Student was not able to explain how and why the code of ethics should be applied when working in the human service profession.