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"Carol of the Bells" Research Paper 
Research Paper
Research Paper Scoring Rubric
Rubric Code: T23W528
By janelleganske
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Subject: Music  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 points
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Fair

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Introduction/Thesis Statement

10pts
Excellent

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. The introduction gives adequate background on the topics being discussed in the research paper. The thesis is narrow and takes a clear and debatable stance on the topic being researched.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Background on the research topic is not clear and specific. The thesis begins to take a stance but is not specific.
Fair

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the research topic but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point.
Poor

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce the research topic, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

70 pts
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images of the topic being researched. The details clearly support the author's thesis. The author develops deep analysis of the evidence used to support topic.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point. The author offers some personal analysis of the issue.
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or subjects are not fully developed. The author relies mostly on outside sources to make there points, offering very little personal analysis.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point.
Conclusion

10pts
Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the the research topic. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the subject and leaves reader with an original, final example, question, idea and/or call to action
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the research subjects, but it is not very engaging or interesting. Does not go beyond revisiting essay points.
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the research subject, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Mechanics

10pts
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.





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