CSI Analysis Paper

Introduction Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Introduction

2 points

The topic of the paper

is clearly and briefly

introduced.

1.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

1.9 points: The topic of

the paper is

introduced, but not

clearly or briefly.

0 points

The topic of the paper

is not clearly and

briefly introduced.

Thesis Statement

3 points

The information in the

Introduction includes a

well-written thesis

statement and it

completely forecasts

the remainder of the

paper for the reader.

2.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

2.9 points: The

information in the

Introduction includes a

thesis statement

and/or it forecasts the

remainder of the paper

for the reader.

0 points

The information in the

Introduction does not

include a thesis

statement and it does

not forecast the

remainder of the

paper for the reader.

Body of the Paper Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Short Episode Explanation

5 points

A short explanation of

the episode was

provided.

4.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

4.9 points: An

explanation of the

episode was provided,

however it was too

long or too short.

0 points

No explanation of the

episode was provided.

Multiple Realistic and Non-Realistic

Actions

10 points

The paper discusses

multiple realistic and

non-realistic actions of

the scientists in the

episode.

9.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

9.9 points: The paper

discusses some realistic

and/or non-realistic

actions of the scientists

in the episode.

0 points

The paper does not

discuss any realistic

and non-realistic

actions of the

scientists in the

episode.

Further Discussion: 2 Non-Realistic

Actions

15 points

Two (2) non-realistic

actions were chosen

for further, complete

and correct discussion

of how scientists would

have performed the

action in a real world

situation.

14.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

14.9 points: Two (2)

non-realistic actions

were chosen for

further discussion of

how scientists would

have performed the

action in a real world

situation, but that

discussion was

incorrect or could have

been expanded.

0 points

Two (2) non-realistic

actions were not

chosen for further

discussion of how

scientists would have

performed the action

in a real world

situation.

Outside Research Incorporation

10 points

There is detailed

discussion about the

topic that incorporates

the information

provided in the course

and from outside

sources.

9.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

9.9 points: There

is discussion about the

topic that incorporates

some information

provided in the course

and from outside

sources.

0 points

There is not detailed

discussion about the

topic that incorporates

the information

provided in the course

and from outside

sources.

Conclusion Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Conclusion Included

2 points

There is a well-written

conclusion present.

1.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

1.9 points: There is a

conclusion present.

0 points

There is no conclusion

present.

Summary of What Was Discussed

3 points

The conclusion

provided a brief

summary of what has

been discussed.

2.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

2.9 points: The

conclusion provided a

summary of what has

been discussed or the

conclusion discussed

other aspects rather

than a summary of

what had been

discussed.

0 points

The conclusion did not

provide a brief

summary of what has

been discussed.

Writing Style Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Ideas

7 points

The paper contains

creative and/or original

ideas.

6.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

6.9 points: The paper

contains some creative

and/or original ideas.

0 points

The paper does not

contain creative

and/or original ideas.

Organization

3 points

The paper is organized.

2.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to 2.9 points: The paper is semi-organized.

0 points

The paper is not

organized.

Smooth Transitions

3 points

There are smooth

transitions between

sections.

2.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

2.9 points: There are

some smooth

transitions between

sections.

0 points

There are not smooth

transitions between

sections.

Tone of Paper

5 points

The paper is written in

a formal tone, not

using slang, texting

language or other

informal writing.

4.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

4.9 points: The paper is

written in a semi-

formal tone, using

slang, texting language

or other informal

writing infrequently.

0 points

The paper is written in

an informal tone, using

slang, texting language

or other informal

writing often.

Grammar and Spelling

10 points

The paper is free from

grammar and spelling

errors.

9.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

9.9 points: The paper

has some grammar and

spelling errors.

0 points

The grammar and

spelling errors in the

paper makes the paper

very difficult to read.

Format and APA Format Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Word Count

3 points

The body of the paper

has a word count

between 900 words

and 1,500 words.

2.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

2.9 points: The body of

the paper has a word

count between 800

words and 1,600

words.

0 points

The body of the paper

word count is less than

800 words or over

1,600 words.

Font

1 point

The entire paper is

typed in 12-point Times

New Roman font.

0.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

0.9 points: The paper is

typed in 12-point OR

Times New Roman

font.

0 points

The paper is NOT

typed in 12-point

Times New Roman

font.

Spacing

1 point

The paper is double-

spaced thorughout the

entire paper.

0.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

0.9 points: The paper is

partially double-

spaced.

0 points

The paper is not

double-spaced

anywhere.

Margins

1 point

The paper margins are

1 inch on all sides.

0.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

0.9 points: The paper

margins are 1 inch at

places.

0 points

The paper margins are

not 1 inch anywhere.

Title Page

1 point

There is a title page.

0.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

0.9 points: There is a

partial title page.

0 points

No title page is

present.

References Page

1 point

There is a References

page.

0.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

0.9 points: There is a

Bibliography or

Works Cited page.

0 points

No References are

provided.

Sources

2 points

Two (2) or more

sources, other than

the episode, were

utilized to aid in the

paper discussion.

1.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

1.9 points: Two (2) or

more sources, other

than the episode,

were listed on the

References page, but

were not used in the

body of the paper or

less than two (2)

sources were listed

and used to aid in

the paper discussion.

0 points

No sources, other

than the episode,

were utilized to aid

in the paper

discussion.

Rubric Name: CSI Episode Analysis Grading Rubric

Citations

5 points

The sources are cited

appropriately in the

body of the paper, in

APA format.

4.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

4.9 points: The

sources are cited in

the body of the

paper, but not

necessarily in APA

format or in correct

APA format.

0 points

The sources are not

cited in the body of

the paper, in any

format.

References

5 points

The sources are

referenced properly

according to APA

standards in the

reference section.

4.5 points

Can earn from 0.1 to

4.9 points: The

sources are

referenced in the

reference section,

but not necessarily

according to APA

standards.

0 points

The sources are not

referenced at all in

the paper.

File Submission Name Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

File Submission Name

2 points

The paper was

submitted into the

assignment folder as

a WORD document:

LastName_CSI.doc (ie

Blankenship_CSI).

0 points

The paper was not

submitted into the

assignment folder as

a WORD document:

LastName_CSI.doc

(ie Blankenship_CSI).

Overall Score A Grade

90 or more

B Grade

80 or more

C Grade

70 or more

D Grade

60 or more

F Grade

0 or more