5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5.0 %Synthesize What the Research Says Regarding the Criteria That Makes an Entrepreneur Successful Synthesis of the research regarding criteria for successful entrepreneurship is not present. Synthesis of the research regarding criteria for successful entrepreneurship is present. Synthesis of the research regarding criteria for successful entrepreneurship is present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, but the source and quality of one or more reference is questionable. Synthesis of the research regarding criteria for successful entrepreneurship is present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, and obtained from reputable professional sources. Synthesis of the research regarding criteria for successful entrepreneurship is present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.

15.0 %Identify the Differing Ventures Outcomes That Are Associated with Successful Versus Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs Identification of the differing ventures outcomes that are associated with successful versus unsuccessful entrepreneurs is not presented. Identification of the differing ventures outcomes that are associated with successful versus unsuccessful entrepreneurs is present. Discussion is absent or inadequate. Identification of the differing ventures outcomes that are associated with successful versus unsuccessful entrepreneurs is present, but done at a cursory level. Identification of the differing ventures outcomes that are associated with successful versus unsuccessful entrepreneurs is clearly presented. Discussion is convincing. Identification of the differing ventures outcomes that are associated with successful versus unsuccessful entrepreneurs is clearly presented. Discussion is thorough and insightful.

20.0 %Compare the Characteristics of Successful and Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs A comparison of the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is not present. A comparison of the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is present. Argument, and/or discussion is absent or inadequate. A comparison of the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is present, but done at a cursory level. A comparison of the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is clearly presented. Argument supports claims and is convincing. Discussion is convincing. A comparison of the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is clearly presented. Argument supports claims and is insightful and convincing. Discussion is thorough and insightful.

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less Than Satisfactory 76.00% 3 Satisfactory 81.00% 4 Good 89.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 30.0 %Identify Personality, Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Features That Have Been Found to Distinguish Between Successful and Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs Personality, social, cognitive, and behavioral features have not been identified. Personality, social, cognitive, and behavioral features have been identified. Discussion is absent or inadequate. Personality, social, cognitive, and behavioral features have been identified, but done at a superficial level. Personality, social, cognitive, and behavioral features have been identified. The characteristics have been distinguished between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs. Discussion is thorough. Personality, social, cognitive, and behavioral features have been identified. The characteristics have been distinguished between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs. Discussion is detailed and insightful.