iRubric: Composer/Songwriter Research Paper Rubric

One word answers, or incomplete answers, or incorrect information, or incorrect format.

Short, fractious answers in outline, or some information misunderstanding, missing information, or format of outline is disorganized.

Answers are correct but are not interesting/relevant, or appears that student listened to a small portion of the composition, or some incomplete sentences, or some formatting issues.

Thoughtful analysis that shows that the student listened to and understood composition in correct outline format with complete sentences.

Main idea is unclear, no transitions used, no factual supporting details, introduction, body, and conclusion are not clear or non-existent, missing 3 part format of introduction, body, and conclusion.

Main idea is vague, transitions are clumsy, factual supporting details unrelated to topic sentence, 3 part format of introduction, body, and conclusion are not clearly defined or logical in sequence.

Main idea is defined, but not well developed, most transitions are smooth, factual supporting details are mostly related to topic sentences, 3 part format of introduction, body, and conclusion provide somewhat logical sequencing ideas.

Main idea (thesis) is clear, all transitions are smooth, factual supporting details clearly relate to topic sentences, 3 part format of introduction, body, and conclusion provide logical sequencing of ideas.

Many run-on sentences, sentence fragments, subject/verb agreement consistently incorrect, incorrect verb tense usage, incorrect punctuation, incorrect capitalization, incorrect spelling, and has vague, overused repetitive language, with no personality to writing style.

Some run-on sentences, sentence fragments, subject/verb agreement incorrect at times, some incorrect verb tense usage, some incorrect punctuation, capitalization, or spelling, and some vague, overused repetitive language. Little personality in writing style; does not write to be read.

Few run-on sentences, sentence fragments, subject/verb agreement mostly correct, little incorrect verb tense usage, few incorrect punctuation, capitalization, or spelling errors, and few vague, overused repetitive language choices. Some personality in writing style.

No run-on sentences or sentence fragments, subject/verb agreement verb tense usage correct, no punctuation, capitalization, or spelling errors, and word choice gives writer a personality with vivid, lively verbs and precise, accurate nouns, and imaginative adjectives.