Music class final essay

Grading Rubric for MUS 81A Written Work

Criteria Excellent Above Average

Average Below Average

Failing

Format: 10 points possible

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points 0 points

Name on paper Required length Name in file name Sent as required Follows specified format with intro, body & conclusion Neat appearance Proper citations and Documentation (Works Cited or Bibliography)

Missed one of the formatting requirements

Missed two of the formatting requirements

Missed three or four of the formatting requirements

Did not follow format directions. No name on paper No name in file

Content: 80 points possible

80 points 70 points 60 points 40 points 0 points

The focus is on specific topics or items presented in the class or assignment(s). The introduction is a short overview that hits the high points of what you intend to say. The body is a focused, clear, well organized discussion with supporting examples.

Your conclusion summarizes the points you made.

The essay lacks focus, specificity, or clarity. The essay could use some improvement in organization or depth of discussion. The examples are adequate but do not strongly support the points you are making. Perhaps more examples or more specific examples would help. The intro and conclusion follow the guidelines.

The essay lacks focus, specificity, or clarity. The discussion is not well organized. The examples may not support the points you are making. The intro and/or the conclusion are weak.

The essay lacks focus, specificity, or clarity. There is little discussion of specific topics. The paper is not well organized. There are few, if any, examples of how the topics relate to you personally. The intro & conclusion are very weak.

The document does not focus on specific topics or items presented in the class.

The introduction is absent.

The discussion, if any, does not relate to the assignment.

The conclusion (summary of your points) is absent.

Grading Rubric for MUS 81A Written Work

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation: 10 points possible

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points 0 points

No errors: § complete

sentences, no fragments

§ no run-on

sentences § subject and verb

agreement § present/past tense

consistent § no spelling errors § appropriate use of

all punctuation, especially apostrophes

§ proper paragraphs

Few (2-3) grammar, spelling & punctuation errors: § complete

and easily understood sentences

§ few

punctuation errors

§ easy to read

Several (4-8) grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors:

§ misspellings

or typos

§ occasional, (often repeating) grammatical errors

§ not easy to read

§ occasional

punctuation errors

Many errors (8-10)

§ grammatical

errors

§ spelling errors and typos

§ errors in punctuation

§ incomplete or run-on sentences

§ improper use of tense

Filled with errors:

§ incomplete sentences, difficult to follow, riddled with grammatical errors

§ filled with spelling errors and typos

§ obviously not proofread nor spellchecked

§ misuse of punctuation – especially capitalization and apostrophes.