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Written Communication: Source Requirement Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly. Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Page Requirement Total: 0.25 Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: APA Formatting Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page. Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand. Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand. Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader. Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Integrative Learning: Connects to Experience Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints. Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own. Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests. Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues Total: 0.25 Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding. Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding. Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding. Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding. Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Discusses the Actions Taken by Congress Since 1985 to Reduce the Budget Deficit Total: 7.00 Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficit. Effectively uses scholarly sources to support the discussion. Proficient - Discusses the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficit. Uses scholarly sources to support the discussion. Minor details are missing. Basic - Partially discusses the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficit. Uses scholarly sources to support the discussion. Relevant details are missing. Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the actions taken by Congress since 1985 to reduce the budget deficit; however, scholarly sources are not used to support the discussion and/or significant details are missing. Non-Performance - The discussion of the actions taken by Congress to reduce the budget deficit is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Description: Efforts to Reduce the Budget DeficitAssignment Grading Rubric Total Possible Score: 10.00 Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion Total: 1.50 Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement. Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement. Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement. Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Ashford University Online Library (follow the Library link within the tool bar on the left) Congressional Budget Office:(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Internal Revenue Service: (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.The Executive Office of the President: Must be three double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student's name Course name and number Instructor's name Date submitted Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use at least three scholarly sources, including the textbook. One reference must come from the Ashford University Library. Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources. Must include, on the final page, a reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide. Grading Rubric is attached.