 textbook
More than 3 reliable sources including a book other than the textbook
Unacceptable writing form
Multiple errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Several errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Minimal errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
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Tips on How to Make an "A"
First, read everything on this page
I know there is a lot to read. The information and instructions on this page are a result of many semesters of grading these PowerPoints. The instructions were very simple at first, but every problem, every misunderstanding, every misguided interpretation, and every erroneous assumption has resulted in additional information or clarification in the hopes that future students will be more informed and therefore, more successful.
Do some research
"Research" does not mean looking it up on Wikipiedia. Remember that Wikipiedia doesn't even count as a valid source. Some of that information is very good, but anyone can post on Wikipiedia, whether they have a clue or not. You can start there, but use the bibliography at the bottom of the Wikipiedia article to look at other sources. Tarleton also has excellent databases and library services available online. Go to the library page (http://www.tarleton.edu/library/) and click on "Databases." Oxford Music Online and IIMP are a great place to begin. Do some reading but DO NOT under any circumstances copy material from these sources unless you intend to use quotation marks. Even then, quotations should only be used sparingly.
Don't choose a single performer or group as your topic
Of course you can if you wish. The danger in this is that inevitably, students will start to list what albums they have recorded, what awards they have won, where they went on tour, what year they started using drugs. This information does not require any thinking. If you do choose a single artist or group, do so with a sp