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Theory Review Short Paper Rubric 
Theory Review Short Paper Rubric
This rubric is for grading student's final paper.
Rubric Code: V5A39B
By VickieWalker
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Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Topic Choice

1 point
Poor

- Topic subject does not fit the assignment
Fair

-Topic subject fits the basic requirements of the assignment
- Topic examines the theoretical analysis
Good

- Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment
- Topic examines the interaction of theoretical analysis and performance interpretation
Excellent

- Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment
- Topic examines the interaction of theoretical analysis and performance interpretation showing direct application to technique and performance execution
Thesis Development

2 points
Poor

- No Thesis statement
Fair

- Thesis statement exists but is weak
Good

- Thesis statement is clearly stated and covers who, what, when, and where and why type of questions.
Excellent

- Thesis statement is clearly stated, gives organization to the paper structure and addresses the significance of the research. i.e. How - specific examples are given and connected across genre. and Why - considers the larger significance.
Content Areas

2 points
Poor

Major required topics are missing completely or lacking adequate consideration
- Paper is well below required length
Fair

Most required content areas are addressed minimally.
- Paper meets the minimum required length
Good

All required content areas are addressed and supported with documented sources.
- Paper meets the minimum required length while fully addressing each area
- Body content is directly related to thesis
Excellent

All required content areas are addressed and covered in depth using a variety of documented sources.
- Paper meets the required length and ideas are fully developed with clarity and brevity
Documentation

1 point
Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting such as citations, title page, references, page numbers.
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.
-Formatting is mostly accurate with most required components.
Good

- Paper follows all guidelines but contains slight errors in citation formatting.
Excellent

- Paper follows designated guidelines with all required components.
Anaylsis

2 points
Poor

-Level One analysis is incomplete or missing.
- Level Two analysis is incomplete or missing.
Fair

- Level One analysis appears on the music.
- Level Two analysis is written out but doesn't add new interpretation to the level one analysis (either too detailed or too sparse).
Good

- Level One analysis appears on the music in detail.
- Level Two analysis is written out showing major structural motion in bass and soprano.
Excellent

- Level Two Analysis shows significant structural moments for interpretation
- Analysis is thorough and clear.
- Analysis highlights important moments in the paper.
- Analysis is incorporated into the body of the paper to show significance.
Organization & Structure

1 point
Poor

- No structure present.
- Paragraphs too long and rambling.
- Information presented in list style without thesis statements and form.
Fair

- Introduction and/or conclusion missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Good

- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion does not flow well from the body of paper.
Excellent

- Structure of the paper is clear.
- Introduction previews all major points.
- Paragraph transitions are logical.
- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

1 point
Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language is confusing and hard to follow throughout.
- Language syntax is awkward or too informal most of the time.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language is confusing occasionally.
- Language syntax is awkward or too informal occasionally.
Good

- Paper contains less than 1- 2 errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Language is understandable.
- Language syntax is mostly smooth and academic.
Excellent

- Paper contains no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
- Language syntax is smooth and academic.






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