The specialized and interpersonal skills required are missing, poorly outlined, unrealistic or inappropriate for an intern at the specified education level.

Specialized and interpersonal skills are mentioned; but are not adequately defined or may be unrealistic for an intern’s level of education and experience.

Specialized and interpersonal skills are clearly stated, suitable and attainable for an intern at the specified education level.

The specialized and interpersonal skills are well-chosen, showing careful consideration of what is attainable for an intern at this level.

Specialized and interpersonal skills are precisely defined, realistic and achievable, ensuring an optimal experience for the education level and experience.

Tasks and duties are poorly defined or missing, resulting in confusion about responsibilities and expectations.

Tasks and duties are vaguely outlined, leaving uncertainty about responsibilities and expectations.

Tasks and duties are clearly outlined, using specific language creating clarity of responsibilities and expectations.

Tasks and duties are detailed ensuring understanding of responsibilities and confidence in effective execution.

Tasks and duties are well-defined allowing for ease of understanding of responsibilities and confidence and enthusiasm in execution.

Tasks included are insufficient and do not provide a diverse or well-rounded experience.

Tasks included offer minimal experience for an intern.

An adequate variety of tasks are offered, allowing the intern to gain experience.

Tasks included offer a variety, providing the intern with an insightful experience.

A strong variety of tasks are provided, delivering a well-rounded experience.

Expectations are unrealistic or unachievable within one academic year and do not account for experience level or capabilities.

Expectations are somewhat unrealistic or unachievable within one academic year, with limited consideration for experience level.

Expectations are generally realistic and achievable within one academic year and appropriately consider experience level.

Expectations are consistently realistic and achievable within one academic year and thoughtfully aligned with experience level. 

Expectations are exceptionally realistic, highly achievable within one academic year and aligned to experience level.

Responsibilities are vague or fail to outline opportunities for skill development and professional growth, with little to no contribution to the organization's overall mission.

Responsibilities offer limited opportunities for skill development and professional growth, with minimal alignment to the organization's overall mission.

Responsibilities are defined, providing adequate opportunities for skill development and professional growth while contributing to the organization's overall mission.

Responsibilities are clearly defined and provide substantial opportunities for skill development and professional growth while providing meaningful contributions to the organization's overall mission.

Responsibilities are well-defined, offering diverse opportunities for skill development and professional growth while making an impactful contribution to the organization. 

The project is unrelated to the organization’s mission and offers no potential for a meaningful contribution. The intern’s efforts are unlikely to produce any noticeable or valuable outcomes.

The project shows limited relevance to the organization, with minimal potential for making a substantial contribution. The outcomes of the intern’s work may be minimal or not clearly defined.

The project is appropriately aligned with organizational goals and shows potential to add value. It is likely to produce tangible outcomes contributing to the organization’s objectives.

The project is well-aligned with the organizational mission and demonstrates a strong potential for significant impact. Resulting in clear and meaningful contributions that advance initiatives.

The project is highly aligned with organizational goals and has potential to create a transformative impact. Resulting in visible, substantial outcomes that make a lasting difference.

The project presents little to no challenge, failing to encourage the intern to develop or apply new skills and is not well-suited to the internship’s time frame.

The project offers some challenge but is insufficient in pushing the intern to develop or apply new skills and it may not be appropriate for the internship’s time frame.

The project presents an acceptable level of challenge that encourages the development of new skills, while aligning with the internship’s time frame.

The project offers a commendable level of challenge that encourages the development of new skills, while being well-aligned with the internship’s time frame.

The project offers an exceptional level of challenge, pushing the development of new skills, while being aligned with the internship’s time frame, fostering professional growth.

The project lacks any opportunities for mentorship

or guidance, leaving the intern without access to learning from experienced professionals.

The project offers limited opportunities for mentorship or guidance, resulting in minimal chances for the intern to learn from experienced professionals.

The project includes opportunities for mentorship

and guidance, enabling the intern to learn from experienced professionals.

The project provides adequate opportunities for mentorship and guidance, facilitating meaningful learning experiences for the intern from experienced professionals.

The project offers exceptional opportunities for mentorship and guidance, fostering a learning environment with experienced professionals.