iRubric: Mock Trial Rubric--CSI Expert Witnesses

Student demonstrates outstanding understanding of character's text evidence, talks clearly, loud enough for all to hear; was confident in their responses; answered all questions effectively; rarely or did not use notes.

Student demonstrates adequate understanding of character's text evidence, spoke clearly most of the time; was loud enough most of the time; was confident in their responses most of the time; answered most of the questions effectively; used notes at times.

Student shows minimal understanding of text evidence; Student mumbled at times; spoke quietly some of the time; at times lacked confidence; did not answer all of the questions or was ineffective in answering a question; used notes often.

Student answers only in yes or no answers; was difficult to hear; student was not confident; student did not answer questions; used notes most of the time.

Three or more pictures correctly identified with easy to see details and in focus. Information provided about all pictures. Three or more correct facts about forensics in relation to crime scene are provided in easy to read format. All information is accurate.

Three or more pictures correctly identified with easy to see details and in focus. Information provided about two or more pictures. Three or more correct facts about forensics in relation to crime scene are provided in easy to read format. All information is accurate.

At most three pictures are provided. One or more pictures incorrectly identified or hard to see details or not in focus. Information provided about only one picture. Only two correct facts about forensics relation to crime scene are provided in easy to read format. At least one idea is not accurate.

Less than three pictures. Incorrectly identified or hard to see details, not in focus. No information is provided about picture(s). No information is provided. All facts provided in relation to crime scene are incorrect. Difficult to read. Content is not accurate

Student had excellent lab book entries prepared and demonstrated a complete understanding of witness role and court procedures.

Student had good lab book entries prepared and demonstrated some understanding of witness role/court procedures.

Student had acceptable lab book entries prepared but did not perform adequately in accordance with discussed court procedures.

Student had poor lab book entries prepared.