| Forensic Report Grading Rubric
*This grade will be assessed at 50% of the final exam
Copy into a word document. Print and turn in as the first page of the CSI report binder CSI TEAM MEMBERS ______________________, _______________________. _______________________, _____________________
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| Criteria A-Z | Below Standards | Meets Standards | Exceeds Standards |
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A. Team report is completely word- processed, and organized into a 1" binder with labeled tabs for each of the following 19 sections in this order: Each lab procedure is printed and appears as the first page behind each labeled tab, the typed data table (s) follow and the the lab data analysis notes 1. Scenario, 2. Conclusion *See U below 3.Deceased Gender, 4. Deceased Nationality 5. Deceased Blood Type 6. Deceased Red Blood cell count 7. Deceased White Blood cell count 8. Deceased Hematocrit 9. Deceased WBC differential count 10. Deceased Age, 11. Deceased Height 12. Suspect's Height 13. Deceased Urinalysis, 14. Deceased Stomach Contents/time of last meal, 15. Determine Deceased Finger prints & Suspect, 16. Maggot Time of Death, 17.Hair Analysis 18. DNA analysis 19. Project Evaluation/Suggestions.
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0-3 | 4 | 8 |
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B. Team proposed an appropriate and succinct conclusion containing an analysis which captures the essence of the task in an organized and informative manner; has style and is logical and follows rules of grammar, sentence construction, and punctuation; spelling errors were minimized Conclusion: 2 summative paragraphs including : *Paragraph 1 Summarize the definitive probable cause of death and explain which of the data leads you to this conclusion. This part should contain your interpretation of all of the test results and the reasoning behind the interpretation *Be sure to include an analysis of the suspect data...did he/she do it or not and what data lead you to this part of the conclusion.
*Paragraph 2 Summarize the exact process by which you reached your conclusions concerning the most probable cause of death after performing all of the investigative work.
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3 Written conclusion failed to take on personna of the CSI team. The process summary is unclear. The probable cause of death is not logical and based on the analysis of ALL the data. The analysis of the suspect data is not logical and based on the data nor is a clear explanation of the why or why not given
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5 Written conclusion failed to take on personna of the CSI team. The process summary is somewhat clear. The probable cause of death is mostly logical and mostly based on the analysis of ALL the data. The analysis of the suspect data is mostly logical and based on the data and a somewhat clear explanation of the why or why not given
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10 Written conclusion takes on personna of the CSI team. The process summary is clear. The probable cause of death is logical and based on the analysis of ALL the data. The analysis of the suspect data is logical and based on the data and a clear explanation of the why or why not given
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C. Team followed directions for each lab procedure and cleaned up thoroughly *note: this is subjective based upon the "Coroners observation of your day to day activities |
0 | 2 | 5 |
| D. Team used a trial and error method to effectively manipulate materials to accomplish the proposed purpose | 0-1 | 3 | n/a |
| E. Evidence Envelope: Physical evidence is correctly labeled (Date, time, contents) and team has chosen the appropriate pieces to support their conclusion. | 0-1 | 3 | 6 |
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F. Correctly identified the gender of the deceased |
0 | 4 | n/a |
| G. Correctly identified the age of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| H. Correctly identified the height of the deceased and shows all math to verify | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| I. Correctly identified the height of the suspect and shows all math to verify | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| J. Correctly identified the nationality of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| K. Correctly identified each of the red stains as blood or not blood | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| L. Correctly analyzed the blood type of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| M. Correctly analyzed the blood type of the suspect | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| N. Correctly analyzed the hematocrit of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| O. Correctly analyzed the Red blood cell and white blood cell counts of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| P. Correctly analyzed the WBC Differential count of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| Q. Correctly analyzed the Urinalysis of the deceased | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| R. Correctly analyzed the digested nutrient contents of the stomach and degree of digestion indicating the time the last meal was eaten. | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| S. Correctly identified the time of death using the maggot life cycle of the "dead body" & stomach contents degree of digestion. Turned in labeled collection vials. | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| T. Correctly identified the deceased and suspect finger prints. | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| U. Correctly identified the deceased and suspect hair at the scene. | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| V. Correctly identified the DNA sample as being present or absent at the scene | 0 | 4 | n/a |
| W. Group submitted project evaluation/suggestions | 0 | 2 | n/a |
| X. Project completed and turned in on time | 0 | 2 | n/a |
| Y. Team came to class prepared and used class time effectively including clean up time *note this is subjective based upon the sheriff/coroners observation of your day to day activities | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Z. All group members participated and made significant input *note this is subjective based upon the sheriff/coroners observation of your day to day activities | 0-1 | 2 | 5 |
| ZZZ. Optional if time permits: Group Oral Presentation: Each person discussed one to two aspects of their report. Visual Aid provided (poster, overhead, power point, video, handout etc...) Time limit 6 minutes from first words spoken. -.1/2 pt for every minute over time |
2 Report was mostly read an not discussed. Presentation lacked enthusiasm and creativity. All members of the group not well prepared. Visual aids lacking or absent all together. |
5 Report was mostly done from memory and discussed. Presentation was enthusiastic but lacked creativity. Most members of the group well prepared. Visual Aids mostly appropriate to enhance discussion but lack creativity . |
10 Report was mostly done from memory. Presented in a creative and enthusiastic manner. All members of the group well prepared and exemplary in presentation. Visual aids appropriate and enhance discussion. |
| Point Total Possible
Not including Oral =
124 With Oral Presentation 134 |
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