Content Addresses the topics and questions outlined in course syllabus. 
20 points 
Analysis/Creativity Examines music in an analytical, critical, or creative way. 
20 points 
Organization  Clear organization that facilitates reading and comprehension of ideas, effective paragraph development that sustains readers interest and logically moves from one idea to the next.  
20 points 
Thesis Statement Has a clear idea/makes a clear argument or point that is supported by topic sentences and evidence.   
10 points 
Mechanics Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity, careful proofreading, etc. 
10 points. 
Format 12 point font, meets page requirement, includes pagination and students name, is stapled, and generally follows class rubric. 
10 points 
Bibliography/Works Cited Citation format, number of sources, type of source (for example, do not use Wikipedia, or more than one internet source.) 
10 points