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Music History Research Paper 
Music History Research Paper
Research a composer from the assigned time period. Submit a full 2 page, double spaced paper that uses Times New Roman 12 point font. Include a works cited page with at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research (Content), credibility of sources (quality of research), grammar and mechanics, and works cited.
Rubric Code: EX37WXB
By lmbenson
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Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

100 pts

Good

80 pts

Fair

60 pts

Poor

40 pts

Quality of research
100 pts

Excellent

--Cited 3 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited at least 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content
100 pts

Excellent

--Good Support of topic. Discussed Composer/Genre in depth and covered all important events.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Support for topic sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre lacking depth and covered most important events.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Support for topic barely sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre is very vague and very few important events were covered.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Support for topic not sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre is not clear and no important events were covered.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar, Mechanics and Format
100 pts

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No More than 2 spelling errors
-- No more than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max paragraph requirements
--Paper is at least 10 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 4 spelling errors.
-- Fewer than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max paragraph requirements
--Paper is at least 8 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
-- More than 6 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max paragraph requirements
--Paper is at least 6 pages in length
--Title page is close to the proper format
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 8 spelling errors.
-- More than 7 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max paragraph requirements
--Paper is less than 6 pages in length
--Title page is missing
Works Cited & Format of Paper
100 pts

Excellent

--Cover page included all required information
--All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- No more than 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--Cover page included most of the required information
--All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

--Cover page included some of the required information
--Not all sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- More than than 6 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

No Cover page
No works cited page



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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