iRubric: Opera History Writing Rubric

- Topic subject does not fit the assignment
- No Thesis statement

-Topic subject fits the basic requirements of the assignment
- Thesis statement exists but is weak

Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment
- Thesis statement is clearly stated and covers who, what, when, and where and why type of questions.

Topic subject fits all the requirements of the assignment
Thesis statement is clearly stated, gives organization to the paper structure and addresses the significance of the conclusion to the song literature in general. i.e. How - specific examples are given and connected across genre. and Why - considers the larger significance.

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

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

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

- Paper follows designated guidelines with all required components

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language is confusing and hard to follow throughout.

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

- Paper contains less than 1- 2 errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Language is understandable.

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