ASAP!!

Components

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Analyze the crime scene investigation conducted by SA Pearson and what aspects of her investigation were performed properly and improperly and why.

CO 4

Inaccurately analyzed the crime scene investigation conducted by SA Pearson and what aspects of her investigation were performed properly and improperly and why

Partially analyzed the crime scene investigation conducted by SA Pearson and what aspects of her investigation were performed properly and improperly and why (vague information)

Fully analyzed the crime scene investigation conducted by SA Pearson

Provided concrete examples of all aspects of the investigation—whether properly or improperly conducted (could have provided more detail)

Critiqued the crime scene investigation conducted by SA Pearson

Provided concrete examples of all aspects of the investigation—whether properly or improperly conducted and expanded on these explanations

Compare and contrast your research of the criminal investigation processes with the process described in the LASA.

CO 4

Inaccurate comparison and contrast of the criminal investigation process; attempted, but was not successful in listing similarities and differences between research and the LASA

Attempts to compare and contrast previous research of the criminal investigation processes with the process described in the LASA; similarities and differences were pointed out but some information was missing, vague, and incomplete

Able to compare and contrast previous research of the criminal investigation processes with the process described in the LASA; similarities and differences were clearly pointed out

Thorough evaluation of previous research of the criminal investigation process providing a thorough comparison and contrast of each step in the process

Debated similarities and differences in the LASA investigation

Evaluate the process these investigators used to investigate this murder and attempted murder, what they did well versus what they did not do well, etc., and offer suggestions for what they could do to improve their investigatory process.

CO 4

Failed to provide or provided an inaccurate evaluation of the process these investigators used to investigate this murder and attempted murder, what they did well versus what they did not do well, etc., and offered suggestions for what they could do to improve their investigatory process

Demonstrated an unclear, incomplete, or vague evaluation of the process these investigators used to investigate this murder and attempted murder, what they did well versus what they did not do well, etc., and offered suggestions for what they could do to improve their investigatory process

Accurately evaluated the process these investigators used to investigate this murder and attempted murder, what they did well versus what they did not do well, etc., and offered suggestions for what they could do to improve their investigatory process but lacked depth, and specific, supporting details or examples

Accurately evaluated the process these investigators used to investigate this murder and attempted murder, what they did well versus what they did not do well, etc., and offered suggestions for what they could do to improve their investigatory process with great depth, and specific, supporting details or examples

Identify, define, describe, and examine the terms related to a criminal investigation that are used throughout the story and investigation sections of the LASA.

CO 1

Inaccurately identified, defined, described, or examined the main components and terms related to a criminal investigation that are used throughout the story and investigation sections of the LASA

Underdeveloped or vague definition and description of terms related to criminal investigation that is used throughout the story and investigation sections of the LASA

Provided a summary of definitions and descriptions with an apparent attempt to examine the terms related to a criminal investigation that are used throughout the story and investigation sections of the LASA

Provided clear and concise descriptions of terms while demonstrating original thinking in explaining the application to criminal investigations

Illustrate and explain how documenting a crime scene relates to the courtroom presentation of a case.

COs 5 and 6

Inaccurately illustrated or explained how documenting a crime scene relates to the courtroom presentation of a case

Limited, incomplete, or vague illustration or explanation of how documenting a crime scene relates to the courtroom presentation of a case

Illustrated the main points and explained how documenting a crime scene related to the courtroom presentation of a case (could have provided more detail)

Critiqued the main points and provided an analysis of how documenting a crime scene impacts the courtroom presentation of a case

Describe what happens if a case becomes a cold case and it is not solved for thirty years and what components a prosecutor would want to show a jury thirty years later.

CO 4

Inaccurately described what happens if a case becomes a cold case and it is not solved for thirty years and what components a prosecutor would want to show a jury thirty years later

Provided suggestions of what will happen if a case becomes a cold case and it is not solved for thirty years

Provided some but not all components a prosecutor would show a jury should a case be brought to court thirty years after it happens (vague and incomplete)

Made a prediction of what will happen if a case becomes a cold case and it is not solved for thirty years

Listed components a prosecutor would show a jury should a case be brought to court thirty years after it happens

Provided a critique of what will happen if a case becomes a cold case and it is not solved for thirty years

Provided a rationale for components a prosecutor would show a jury should a case be brought to court thirty years after it happens, with comments on the strength or weakness of the case

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

The introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

The conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

An introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

A conclusion is present but is incomplete or underdeveloped.

The introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

The conclusion summarizes the main argument and has a clear ending.

The introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background information, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

The conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and sentence structure, which severely interfere with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist, which somewhat interfere with readability and comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.

Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics.

Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for

Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for

Only a few minor errors present.

Style

Audience

Word choice

Writing often slips into first and second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout writing.

Word choice is accurate, clear, and appropriate for the audience.

Writing remains professional in third person throughout.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.

Subtotal

Timeliness

Total Score