Department of Music
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Writing Assessment Scoring Criteria

 

Good student writing in the Department of Music has the following characteristics:

  1. (40%) The paper follows the assignment and demonstrates an engagement with the subject matter by presenting a thoughtfully considered argument.

    2. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________

     

  2. (40%) The paper develops a thesis and deploys examples that relate to the thesis using an appropriate number and quality of sources.

    3. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________

     

  3. The organizational strategy of the paper is appropriate for the subject matter. Form should be responsive to content (e.g. a historical paper might suggest traditional linear exposition while an analytical paper would focus closely on selected musical examples which form the paper's center of gravity).

    4. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________

     

  4. (10%) The paper is written clearly, with an acceptable level of correct grammar, usage, and mechanics (i.e., sufficient to ensure accuracy of communication and readability).

    5. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________

     

  5. (10%) The paper demonstrates appropriate use of prescribed formats and style conventions as assigned by the instructor.

    6. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________

     

  6. Overall, the paper is:

    7. Excellent __________ Satisfactory__________ Less than satisfactory__________