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Art Appreciation Research Paper 
Art Research Paper
Rubric Code: W7495C
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

7 pts

Fair

5 pts

Poor

3 pts

Content
3 pts

Excellent

- Thesis statement is presented as an argument and accurately relates to the content of the paper.
- Ideas presented demonstrate strong engagement with the material.
- Provides abundant, accurate and convincing evidence in support of the thesis.
Good

- A Thesis is stated as an argument, but is somewhat unclear or unrepresentative of the overall content.
- Ideas presented demonstrate a familiarity with the material.
- Provides adequate evidence, but some of it is either incorrect or irrelevant.
Fair

- The paper show direction but lacks a clear thesis statement or is not argumentative.
- Ideas presented demonstrate a misunderstanding of the material.
- Provides limited evidence or contains multiple errors.
Poor

- No clear direction dictates the content of the paper.
- Ideas presented are unrelated to the material.
- Lacks accurate evidence or fails to connect evidence to claims.
Organization
2 pts

Excellent

- All art/info is fully identified in a natural and flowing manner.
- Images are provided where appropriate, cited in the text, and clearly labeled.
-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion brings the argument back to the claim in a meaningful way.
Good

- Most art is identified well, style may be distracting.
- Images are provided for the primary subject, cited in the text, and clearly labeled.
- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion summarizes the claim.
Fair

- Art identification is an issue that detracts from the paper.
- Images provided are unlabeled or not mentioned in the text.
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts
- The paper does show some consideration for how it ends.
Poor

- Art is unidentified to the extent that the works being discussed becomes unclear.
- Images are not provided or are irrelevant.
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are arbitrary, and lack clear thought.
- No conclusion present.
Research
2 pts

Excellent

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported by referenced sources
- Utilizes two scholarly sources
Good

- Major points are stated and sometimes supported by referenced sources
- Includes one scholarly source or two non-scholarly sources
Fair

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported by referenced sources
- Only has non-scholarly sources cited
Poor

- Major points are not clear and /or unsupported.
- No sources cited
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
2 pts

Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Writing style is professional and language is clear.
Good

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- The writing style is mostly professional and Language is understandable.
Fair

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- The writing style is somewhat too casual or the language is confusing.
Poor

- Paper contains excessive grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- The writing style lacks refinement and the language is confusing.
Format and Length
1 pts

Excellent

- Paper follows Chicago format and uses footnotes.
- Paper fulfills length requirements
- Font and spacing fulfills requirements
Good

- Paper Mostly follows Chicago format and uses footnotes.
- Paper is at least a page under required length.
- Font or Spacing is moderately incorrect.
Fair

- Paper follows a citation style with multiple errors.
- Paper length is inadequate in a way that distracts from the assignment.
- Numerous formatting issues
Poor

- Citations are not used in a meaningful way.
- Paper Length highly effects the usefulness of the assignment.
- Excessive formatting issues










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