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Music History Research Paper 
Music History Research Paper
Submit a 7-10 page paper, double spaced, that focuses on a specific aspect of vocal pedagogy. Your paper will be graded on Quality of Research, Content, Format and Grammar and Mechanics. Turabian style format should be used. A minimum of 4 sources should be cited. Tilte/cover page, diagrams and bibliography do not count as pages.
Rubric Code: ZX473A8
By kgcorbett
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Quality of research
25 pts

Excellent

--Cited 4 or more sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and goes beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited at least 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite at least 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Content
30 pts

Excellent

--an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Good Support of topic. Discussed topic in depth and covered all important aspects.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--questionable topic for research.<BR>
--Support for topic sufficient, Discussed topic is lacking depth but covered most important aspects.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for topic barely sufficient, Discussion of topic is very vague and very few important aspects were covered.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

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

Excellent

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

--All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.<BR>
-- 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

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

No works cited page
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No More than 2 spelling errors<BR>
-- No more than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max paragraph requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 4 spelling errors.<BR>
-- Fewer than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max paragraph requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 6 spelling errors. <BR>
-- More than 6 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max paragraph requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 8 spelling errors. <BR>
-- More than 7 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max paragraph requirements
Format
15 pts

Excellent

--Paper is at least 9 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is properly formatted
Good

--Paper is at least 7 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is properly formatted
Fair

--Paper is at least 6 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is close to the proper format
Poor

--Paper is less than 6 pages in length<BR>
--Title page is missing



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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