Lesson 3: Written Report How Music Motivates
Handout 2

RUBRICS FOR MUSIC RESEARCH PAPER

SCORE: A B C D-F YOUR TOTAL
CRITERIA:
OPENING PARAGRAPH
  Invites reader to continue, clear purpose; overview of paper Clear purpose & overview lacks some interest Purpose of paper somewhat vague, lacks interest Relatively weak or missing purpose, lacks interest 8_
Body Of Work
  Demonstrates in-depth understanding of topic with accuracy; clear paragrahs Demonstrates general under-standing of topic & relates major facts to an acceptable degree Provides facts with fair degree of accuracy appropriate to topic; fair paragraphs

Facts inaccurate or inappropriate to topicl lacks good paragraphs

25_
MECHANICS
  Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure Uses correct spelling, grammar, sentences with few errors Uses correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentences, with fair degree of accuracy Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentences with major errors 25_
APPEARANCE
  Required style, font, margines, spacing, format used accurately Reinforces purpose, 2 major highlights restated Reinforces purpose 1 major highlight restated Summary missing or weak with facts 8_
BIBLIOGRAPHY
  Follows standard format, 3 current quality resources (1990-present) Follows standard format, 3 references with few errors Follows standard format, 2 references, with several errors Does not follow standard format, references incomplete 9_
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS TOTAL= 100
Extra Credit Points
  Complete using correct format, no errors Complete, with few errors Complete with several errors Incomplete or with many errors, or missing 25_
PICTURES or ILLUSTRATIONS I2 Pts.Each __