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Composer Research Paper Composer Research Paper Rubric for Research Paper of a Famous Musical Composer Rubric Code: F879XX By mstelter Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Research Paper
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction	Poor Paper includes an introductory statement, but does not state the main idea.	Fair The introductory statement states the main idea or point.	Good The introduction not only indicates the main idea of the paper, and captures interest, but also transitions well into the body of the paper.	Excellent The introductory paragraph is well written, clear to the reader, and provides a general synopsis of what the paper is about.
Body	Poor The Body of the paper touches on all the key points of the composers' life and is presented in chronological order.	Fair Consists of key points, is clearly organized from a chronological outline, and has few grammatical and spelling errors.	Good Consists of a well written research paper, with no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Body of paper also demonstrates a good knowledge of the subject.	Excellent Student will have referenced the sources used stated on the Bibliography page, as well as achieved all of the aspects of a "good" paper previously stated.
Conclusion	Poor The student summarizes the major events in the composers' life with a summary statement or paragraph.	Fair The student brings the reader to a conclusion by summarizing the key events in the composers' life, and relating these events to the musical accomplishments.	Good The conclusion not only transitions well, summarizing the contributions of the composer, but also commenting on what this composer is best known for in today's musical world.	Excellent This conclusion will contain all previously stated aspects, as well as containing no spelling and grammatical errors.
Bibliography	Poor Bibliography page is included with the Research Paper	Fair Bibliography page follows the correct format given for this assignment.	Good Bibliography page follows the correct format, lists more than 3 sources, is correctly spaced on the page.	Excellent Bibliography page does not contain spelling errors, uses the correct format, contains more than 3 sources, and the title or publication is underlined or in quotations.