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Music History Research Paper 
Music History Research Paper
Research one of the composers and the time period they composed during from our choir selections. Submit one 5-7 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: A73733
By marylynn
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Quality of research
25 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 sufficent 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.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--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
--Surface research.
Content
30 pts

Excellent

--an appropriate topic for research.
--Good Support of topic. Discussed Composer/Genre in depth and covered all important events.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
Good

--questionable topic for research.
--Support for topic sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre lacking depth and covered most important events.
Fair

--poor topic for research.
--Support for topic barely sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre is very vague and very few important events were covered.
Poor

--Topic doesn't meet specifications.
--Support for topic not sufficient, Discussion of Composer/Genre is not clear and no important events were covered.
Works Cited
15 pts

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
Grammar and Mechanics
15 pts

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No More than 2 spelling errors
-- No more than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 4 spelling errors.
-- Fewer than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
-- More than 6 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 8 spelling errors.
-- More than 7 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Format
15 pts

Excellent

--Paper is at least 5 paragraphs in length
--Title page is properly formatted
Good

--Paper is at least 4 paragraphs in length
--Title page is properly formatted
Fair

--Paper is at least 3 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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