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Musician Research Paper 
Musician Research Paper
Research a musician, including their works, awards, personal history and influences. Submit one 6-8 Paragraph paper, double spaced. 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, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: MX3X2W4
By vaughnj
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Quality of research
40 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 the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

Cited at least 2 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.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--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<BR>
--Surface research.
Content
30 pts

Excellent

an appropriate topic for research.
Good Support of topic. Discussed Musician/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

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

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

Topic doesn't meet specifications.
Support for topic not sufficient, Discussion of musician/Genre is not clear and no important events were covered.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited
15 pts

Please use Easybib, Bibme, or Son of Citation Machine.
Excellent

All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
No more than 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Good

All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.4 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

Not all sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
More than than 6 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

No works cited page
Format
15 pts

Excellent

Paper is at least 8 paragraphs in length
Title page is properly formatted
Good

Paper is at least 6 paragraphs in length
Title page is properly formatted
Fair

Paper is at least 4 paragraphs in length
Title page is close to the proper format
Poor

Paper is less than 3 paragraphs in length
Title page is missing



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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