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Behind THe Music Research Paper Rubric 
Research Paper Final Draft English I
Rubric Code: EX484A
By jorech
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Weak

1 pts

Paper Requirements

Excellent

90-100% of the paper requirements ( 2-3 complete pages of text, double-spaced, 12 point, readable font, proper heading, and header and page number on every page) are met.
Good

75-90% of the paper requirements ( 2-3 complete pages of text, double-spaced, 12 point, readable font, proper heading, and header and page number on every page) are met.
Fair

50-75% of the paper requirements ( 2-3 complete pages of text, double-spaced, 12 point, readable font, proper heading, and header and page number on every page) are met.
Weak

Less than 50% of the paper requirements ( 2-3 complete pages of text, double-spaced, 12 point, readable font, proper heading, and header and page number on every page) are met.
Citations

Excellent

90-100% of the citations in the paper are formatted properly including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name and/or article title and website.
Good

75-90% of the citations in the paper are formatted properly, including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name and/or article title and website.
Fair

50-75% of the citations in the paper are formatted properly including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name and/or article title and website.
Weak

Less than 50% of the citations in the paper are formatted properly including parentheses, page numbers, and author's name and/or article title and website.
Bibliography

Excellent

Excellent sources, (At least 4), Matches sources cited exactly, in alpha order, using correct format.
Good

4 adequate sources, OR some minor errors in format or alpha order.
Fair

1-3 sources OR improper sources OR poor format.
Weak

NO Bibliography
Introduction

Excellent

Introduction consists of 4-6 sentences of which the last sentence is a clear thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph.
Good

Introduction consists of 2-3 sentences of which one is the thesis statement and the sentences flow throughout the paragraph.
Fair

Introduction consists of 2-3 sentences of which one is the thesis statement and the sentences have a weak connection throughout the paragraph.
Weak

Introduction consists of 2 sentences of which one is the thesis statement and the sentences have no connection in the paragraph OR there is no thesis statement in the introduction.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each body paragraph is well developed with excellent support and a topic sentence.
Good

Each body paragraph has some development with good support and a topic sentence.
Fair

Each body paragraph has weak development with little support and a topic sentence OR paragraphs have no topic sentences.
Weak

Each body paragraph has no development with no support and no topic sentences.
Information in Body

Excellent

The development and support in the paper is presented in an informative, creative, and interesting way.
Good

There is a good attempt in the paper the present development and support in an informative, creative, and interesting way.
Fair

There is a weak attempt in the paper the present development and support in an informative, creative, and interesting way.
Weak

There is little to no attempt in the paper the present development and support in an informative, creative, and interesting way.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion accurately sums up what is said in the paper, includes a restatement of the thesis sentence, and draws conclusions about the research: Answers the question "So What"?
Good

Conclusion accurately sums up what is said in the paper and includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Fair

Conclusion sums up what is said in the paper with many gaps in thought OR does not includes a restatement of the thesis sentence.
Weak

ineffective or no conclusion
Organization

Excellent

Paper logically flows from one idea to the next. Points are discussed logically. Paper contains excellent transitions between ideas and paragraphs.
Good

There is a good attempt at organization. Transitions exist for the most part. Rare lapses in organization exists.
Fair

There is some attempt at organization, however, many gaps exist. Some transitions exist.
Weak

Paper lacks organization. Ideas are presented haphazardly with few or no transitions.
Synthesis

Excellent

Cited material is blended seamlessly with your own. Quoted material is used appropriately and contains an introduction as well as a comment.
Good

Cited material blends with original material with only minor gaps. Quotes are EITHER introduced OR commented upon.
Fair

Some attempt at synthesis is made. Several gaps exist between cited and original material.Quotes may appear with no cues or comment.
Weak

No synthesis exists between cited and original material.
Grammar, Spelling

Excellent

Paper has excellent control over sentence formation, sentence variety, and subject-verb agreement. No spelling errors.
Good

Paper has good control over sentence formation, sentence variety, and subject-verb agreement. 1-2 spelling errors.
Fair

Paper has weak control over sentence formation, sentence variety, and subject-verb agreement. 3-4 spelling errors.
Weak

Paper has no control over sentence formation, sentence variety, and subject-verb agreement. 5+ spelling errors.




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