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Forensic Science Exam Project 
Creative Writing Mystery Short Story
A mystery written by forensic science students for their final exam project.
Rubric Code: G34958
By jlandry17
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Setting

Poor

There is no description of the setting other than a mention of where the story takes place.
Fair

The setting is briefly described with little detail. The setting is not realistic
Good

Setting is described in some detail. The reader has a sense of where the action takes place. The setting is mostly realistic and true
Excellent

Setting is described in full detail. It is easy to understand where action takes place. Setting is realistic and true
Character

Poor

Characters are not developed and are not realistic. There are not atleast three main characters.
Fair

Characters are developed only slightly. Characters are not very realistic or believable. Characters have little personaility. There are not atleast three main characters.
Good

Characters are mostly developed. Characters are mostly realistic and believable. Characters have some personality and depth. There are atleast three main characters.
Excellent

Characters are fully developed. Characters are realistic and believable. Characters have personaility and depth. There are atleast three main characters.
Dialogue

Poor

Dialogue is present in 10% or less of the story and is not formatted correctly.
Fair

Dialogue is present in 15% of the story but is not formatted correctly
Good

Dialogue is present in 20% of the story and is formatted correctly.
Excellent

Dialogue is present in 25% or more of the story and is formatted correctly.
Mystery

Poor

There is little to no element of mystery to the story.
Fair

There is a small element of mystery in the story but it is not the main part of the story.
Good

There is an element of mystery through most of the story. The story is solid and follows some principles of mystery.
Excellent

There is a great elelment of mystery throughout the entire story. The story is well built and follows principles of mystery.
Plot

Poor

The plot is not developed and follows no specific path.
Fair

The plot is loosely developed and has many holes. It does not follow a path.
Good

The plot is mostly developed with some holes. It follows a specific path.
Excellent

The plot is fully developed and follows a specific path from beginning to end.
Sequence

Poor

The story does not follow a sequence, is not believable and doesn't make sense.
Fair

The story barely follows a logical sequence. It makes little sense and is not very believable.
Good

The story mostly follows a logical sequence, makes sense and is mostly believable.
Excellent

The story follows a logical sequence, makes sense and is believable.
Length

Poor

Story is 2 or fewer pages, typed, double spaced.
Fair

Story is 2-3 pages, typed, double spaced.
Good

Story is 3 -4 pages, typed, double spaced.
Excellent

Story is 4 -5 pages typed, double spaced.
Grammar

Poor

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are not followed and there are many mistakes.
Fair

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are loosely followed and have many mistakes.
Good

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are followed but with several mistakes.
Excellent

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are followed with very few mistakes.
Science Portion
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Description of Evidence

Poor

The story includes at least 2 different pieces of evidence that are described, but not in great detail, and may or may not pertain to the plot of the story.
Fair

The story includes at least 3 different pieces of evidence that are described, but not in great detail, and may or may not pertain to the plot of the story.
Good

The story includes at least 4 different pieces of evidence that are described in detail and that pertain to the plot of the story.
Excellent

The story includes at least 5 different pieces of evidence that are described in detail and that pertain to the plot of the story.
Evidence Collection

Poor

The story describes the proper techniques for collecting evidence including how the scene is combed for evidence, specifically how the evidence is collected and the type of containers it is put into, how the evidence is logged/documented, and how the crime scene is documented. Five or more details are missing from the story.
Fair

The story describes the proper techniques for collecting evidence including how the scene is combed for evidence, specifically how the evidence is collected and the type of containers it is put into, how the evidence is logged/documented, and how the crime scene is documented. Three or four details are missing from the story.
Good

The story describes the proper techniques for collecting evidence including how the scene is combed for evidence, specifically how the evidence is collected and the type of containers it is put into, how the evidence is logged/documented, and how the crime scene is documented. One or two details are missing from the story.
Excellent

The story describes the proper techniques for collecting evidence including how the scene is combed for evidence, specifically how the evidence is collected and the type of containers it is put into, how the evidence is logged/documented, and how the crime scene is documented.
Evidence Analysis

Poor

The description of evidence analysis for three or more pieces of evidence is not detailed or includes scientifically inaccurate information.
Fair

The description of evidence analysis for pieces of evidence is not detailed or includes scientifically inaccurate information.
Good

The description of evidence analysis for one piece of evidence is not detailed or includes scientifically inaccurate information.
Excellent

Clear and scientifically accurate descriptions are given for the analysis of every piece of evidence collected.



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