iRubric: Modern US: The Rosenberg Trial - Lawyer Rubric

- Came into the trial with little to no preparation or hope of winning the case

- Constantly off-task throughout the paperwork process

- Decently prepared for the trial but very disorganized and/or unsure of what to do

- Talked to other members of the class rather than work one too many times

- Came into court prepared but unsure of what needed to be done to win the case

- Sometimes got distracted from other things not dealing with the trial

- Came into the trial well-researched and prepared to win the case

- Stayed on task throughout the entire paperwork process

- Direct/cross examination did not make much sense

- Witness had no idea what questions were being asked

- Direct/cross examination did not reveal any real evidence

- Some confusion between the witness and the lawyer due to awkward questions

- Some parts of the direct/cross examination went on for too long

- Relied a little too much on giving the witness the spotlight

- Highly engaging throughout direct/cross examination

- Conversational tone made it feel genuine

- Barely audible during court case

- Too many buzz words used or mispronunciations

- Too many mannerisms

- Talked a little bit too fast

- Notes read from binder/cards with little to no interest

- Quite a few mispronunciations

- Easier to hear and follow

- Some eye contact with witnesses, judge, and/or jury

- Not too nervous

- Voice carried well and went at excellent pace

- Good eye contact throughout the case

- Very confident with delivery