Essay Topics – Choose ONE Compare and contrast the [economic, cultural] viability ot live bands to electronic based music starting in the 80’s. Ex Analog vs. digital, computers vs. human reasoning, etc. (must still relate to central CBUM topic)

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Content

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24-30Content is
extremely wcll- rcscarchcd, strong evidence is used to make a compelling
argument.

21-23 Content is well-
re searched. evidence is used to make a persuasive argument.

IK-20 Content is
researched, some evidence is used to support an argument.

IS-IT Content shows
little research. Evidence is not well-integrated into argument or is
irrelevant to mam argument.

0-14 Content lacks
research and supporting evidence. Argument is not clearly articulated or is
based on subjective opinion.

Originality ’ |0

X-10 Overall argument
and use of sources show originality, creativity, and insight.

7 Overall argument and use
of sources shows originality and creativity.

6 Overall argument and
use of sources shows some originality and creativity-

5 Overall argument and
use of sources shows little originality and creativity.

0-4 Overall argument
lacks original thought and creativity.

Writing

/20

16-20 Writing is clear
and concise. Y’ocabulary is precise and used correctly. Uses correct grammar,
spelling, and punctuation.

14-IS Writing is clear
and easy to understand. Vocabulary is less precise but used correctly.
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors arc rare and don’t impede
understanding.

12-13 Writing is un ders
tan da b Ic. Vocabulary is general and sometimes used correctly. Some
spelling, grammar and punctuation errors slow down the reader.

10-1 1 Writing is unclear
and is difficult to understand. Use of vocabulary usunlLy incorrect Several
spelling, grammar or punctuation errors that impede understanding.

<1-9 Writing cannot
be understood.

Graphics

(minimum of two) 10

X -10 Graphics arc well-
chosen and add clarity, substance, and nuance to the paper. Graphics are
contextualized within the argument and corroborate the research. They arc
cited in the correct format.

7 Graphics arc wc 11-
choscn and add clarity and substance to the paper. Graphics corroborate the
research. They arc cited in the correct format.

6 Graphics arc well-
chosen and usually add clarity to the paper. Graphics are related to the
research. Citations are present.

5 Graphics arc present
but do not add clarity or substance to the paper. It is sometimes unclear how
they arc related to the research. Citations are present with several errors.

0-4 Graphics arc missing
OR too many unrelated graphics that add neither substance nor clarity Co the
paper. No citations.

Bibliography /10

X-10 Bibliography
entries and citations are present tor all researched material and show’
consistent formatting in a recognizable style.

7 Bibliography entries
and citations arc present tor all researched material and arc in a
recognizable style with lew inconsistencies.

6 Bibliography entries
and citations arc present for all researched material and arc in a
rccogruzablc format with some inconsistencies.

5 Bibliography entries
and citations arc present for all researched material but formatting shows
several inconsistencies.

0-4 Bibliography entries
and citations arc present only for some sources and formatting is not in any
recognizable sty le OR citations and bibliographv arc missing.

Formatting

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16-20 Uses correct
formatting w ith no errors.

14-15 Uses correct
formatting with few errors.

12-13 Atterupts to
follow formatting guidelines with some errors.

10-11 Attempts to follow
formatting guidelines with several errors.

0-9 Formatting
guidelines were not followed.