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Music History Research Paper 
Music History Research Paper
Choosing one of our music selections during the year, research the composers and the time period of the composition. Submit one 3-5 page paper, double spaced. Include a works cited page, using at least 4 resources. 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. PAPER IS DUE APRIL 12TH.
Rubric Code: S84A69
By marcjaros
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Quality of research

25 points
Does Not Meet Standard

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.
--Little information relevant to thesis.
--Insufficient information provided to support some elements of topic
--Very little research.
Approaching Standard

--Cited 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.
Meets Standard

--Cited at least 3 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient topical information provided
--Research of sufficent depth.
Exceleds Standard

--Cited 4 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.
Content

30 points
Does Not Meet Standard

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

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

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

--an appropriate topic for research.
--Good Support of topic. Discussed Composer/Genre in depth and covered all important events.
Works Cited

15 points
Does Not Meet Standard

No works cited page
Approaching Standard

--Not all sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- More than than 6 errors in format or punctuation.
Meets Standard

--All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- 4 errors in format or punctuation.
Exceleds Standard

--All sources properly cited in Works Cited page.
-- No more than 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

15 points
Does Not Meet Standard

-- Voice not consistent or appropriate.
-- incorrect word choice.
--More than 8 spelling errors.
-- More than 7 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Approaching Standard

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

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

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

15 points
Does Not Meet Standard

--Paper is less than 3 pages in length
--Title page is missing
Approaching Standard

--Paper is at least 3 pages in length
--Title page is close to the proper format
Meets Standard

--Paper is at least 4 pages in length
--Title page is properly formatted
Exceleds Standard

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



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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