Video

Exceptional

Average

Developing

No Submission

Criterion Score

Applies effective methods of communication in a policing organization.

10 points

Student masterfully addresses the crisis situation. Speaks with confidence using clear, concise sentences and is easily understood. Student exhibits appropriate nonverbal communication during the presentation; cites sources where applicable.

8 points

Student describes the crisis situation, but may have not been confident, clear, or concise or may have exhibited some nonverbal(s) that were distracting.

4 points

Student does not describe the crisis situation, and may have lacked confidence, clarity, conciseness, or exhibited nonverbal(s) that were distracting.

0 points

Score of Applies effective methods of communication in a policing organization.,

/ 10

Applies principles of de-escalation.

10 points

Student masterfully applies de-escalation strategies in the presentation by confidently answering the Who?, What?, Where?, When?, and Why? questions within presentation. Cites sources when applicable.

8 points

Student partially applies the de- escalation strategies in the presentation, but ma have missed key answers that the audience would expect to be answered.

4 points

Student does not adequately apply the de-escalation strategies in the presentation, and missed key answers that the audience would expect to be answered.

0 points

Score of Applies principles of de-escalation.,

/ 10

Utilizes tools to improve public speaking.

10 points

Students clearly has practiced the presentation with attention to accuracy and brevity (5 min or less) and masterfully recorded the video using a webcam or other video recording device (i.e., cellphone camera).

8 points

Student clearly has practiced the presentation but could benefit from additional attention to a accuracy/brevity professionalism.

4 points

Student has not adequately prepared for the presentation.

0 points

Score of Utilizes tools to improve public speaking.,

/ 10

Applies high quality presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization. (i.e., dress/appearance, background/ backdrop, appearance/ demeanor.

10 points

Student masterfully applies presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization.

8 points

Student applies appropriate presentation skills, but more refinement could be helpful in projecting a more positive image.

4 points

Student does not apply presentation skills to project a positive image of the police organization.

0 points

Score of Applies high quality presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization. (i.e., dress/appearance, background/ backdrop, appearance/ demeanor.,

/ 10

Internal Memo

Exceptional

Average

Developing

No Submission

Criterion Score

Written Communication that is effective, organized, and formal. Key topics are addressed and de-escalation tactics are utilized. A professional document that has proper grammar and mechanics.

20 points

Student demonstrates strong written communication skills, meets the reader’s expectation, is clear and concise, and is efficient and effective.  Student masterfully applies de-escalation strategies by answering the Who?, What?, Where?, When?, and Why? 

16 points

Student demonstrates good writing skills but lacks organization and/or clarity. Student partially applies the de- escalation strategies, but may have missed key answers that the reader would expect to be addressed.

8 points

Student does not apply good writing techniques and does not adequately apply the de-escalation strategies. The document is informal and contains several grammatical/mechanical errors.

0 points

Written communication is unorganized, informal, and ineffective. De-escalation strategies are not utilized and numerous crucial points are missing from the memo.

Score of Written Communication that is effective, organized, and formal. Key topics are addressed and de-escalation tactics are utilized. A professional document that has proper grammar and mechanics.,

/ 20

APA Format

20 points

Entire paper follows APA format, is double-spaced with 12 pt. font, correct running head (header) with pagination. Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea. Sources are properly cited. 

16 points

Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements. Sources are cited.

8 points

Adheres to a smaller number of APA elements. Sources are cited but not in proper format.

0 points

Paper is not in APA format. Length is insufficient. Sources are not cited.

Score of APA Format,

/ 20