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Ensemble Final - Research Paper 
Composer Research Paper
Students will research a composer/arranger who wrote one of our concert pieces performed this year. The body of the paper must include key points in the composer's life such as other major works, honors/awards, where they studied and worked, what they are working on currently, etc. Must be written in MLA format, 12 point font, double spaced, and 2 pages in length as well as a bibliography page. Paper is worth 75%. The other 25% will come from reflection survey completed during scheduled exam.
Rubric Code: SX85AB6
By vaughnj
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Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 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

LENGTH:
Poor

Bibliography page is included with the Research Paper
1/2 page in length - 2pts
Fair

Bibliography page follows the correct format given for this assignment.
1 page - 5 pts
Good

Bibliography page follows the correct format, lists more than 3 sources, is correctly spaced on the page.
1 and 1/2 pages - 10 pts
Excellent

Bibliography page does not contain spelling errors, uses the correct format, contains minimum of 3 sources.
2 complete pages in length.. - 15 pts






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