iRubric: Crime Scene Investigation Report rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...

Crime Scene Investigation Report

Students will develop a crime scene investigation report to present to the chief of police. This rubric will assess how well students develop a simple fact based argument, which they support using evidence, rules/warrants, and qualifiers.

Rubric Code: W2WX3CB

By sdoerr

Ready to use

Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Crime Scene Report
	Exceeds the Standards Your writing was VERY clear 4 pts	Meets the Standard Your writing was MOSTLY clear 3 pts	Approaching the Standard Your writing WASN'T VERY CLEAR 2 pts	Attempting the Standard Your writing NEEDS MORE WORK 1 pts	No Evidence 0 pts
EVIDENCE	Exceeds the Standards Provided all of the following: Arrival date, Arrival time, what was found, what was reported.	Meets the Standard Provided 3 of the following: Arrival date, Arrival time, what was found, what was reported.	Approaching the Standard Provided 2 of the following: Arrival date, Arrival time, what was found, what was reported.	Attempting the Standard Provided 1 of the following: Arrival date, Arrival time, what was found, what was reported.	No Evidence Provide none of the evidence.
DETAILS	Exceeds the Standards Included a nearly exact detailed description of the evidence found at the crime scene.	Meets the Standard Included a detailed description of the evidence found at the crime scene.	Approaching the Standard Included some details of the evidence found at the crime scene.	Attempting the Standard Included minimal details of the evidence found at the crime scene.	No Evidence Provide no details of the evidence.
Witness/Suspect Statements	Exceeds the Standards Witness statements were interesting and informative. Two witnesses were interviewed.	Meets the Standard Witness statements were informative. Two witnesses were interviewed	Approaching the Standard Witness statements were incomplete.	Attempting the Standard Only one witness was interviewed. Statements were incomplete.	No Evidence There are no witness interviews.
CONCLUSION	Exceeds the Standards Provides a comprehensive explanation of evidence to support conclusion, including recommendations for next steps and collection of further evidence.	Meets the Standard Provides a clear explanation of evidence to support conclusion, including some recommendations for next steps and collection of further evidence.	Approaching the Standard Provides a partial explanation of evidence to support conclusion, may include a recommendations for next steps or collection of further evidence.	Attempting the Standard Provides an incomplete explanation of evidence to support conclusion, does not include recommendations for next steps or collection of further evidence.	No Evidence There is no conclusion.
CONVENTIONS	Exceeds the Standards Minimal errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Meets the Standard Few errors in grammar or spelling, and punctuation. 2 errors max.	Approaching the Standard Consistent errors in grammar or spelling and/or punctuation. 3 errors or more.	Attempting the Standard Your misuse punctuation, spelling errors, and incorrect grammar prevents the reader from understanding the content with ease. 5+ errors.	No Evidence There are many mistakes that impede comprehension.

Keywords:

simple fact based argument, crime scene report

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

Discuss this rubric