Music

Final Paper Presentation Guidelines

MUSI 1306

Your paper is a study of any musical work or small groups of works and a

related musical analytical, theoretical, historical, or critical issues. A list of

topics will be given. You must present your paper in class during final

weeks. Your topic must be approved by the instructor.

1. No less than 1500 words, 1.5 line spacing, 12 font letter size

(approximately 3 pages) TYPED in an essay form. 2. 3 or more sources must be consulted. 3. Include a list of your sources.

4. Websites can be used but “Do Not” use Wikipedia. Use Academic

sources-websites that specialize in the subject area of your research.

Academic websites can be found at University libraries, public or

private academic institutions.

5. Power point, handouts, pictures or video must be used for the in-class

presentation.

6. Use 2 to 4 minutes to present your musical example (s) for the

presentation. (from a video, recording, or another source.)

7. Presentation In class should last between 10 to 15 minutes per student. Criteria:

Priority will be given to originality of thoughts and coherence of the

presentation.

(Do not jump from one idea to another without any coherence or relevance to

the topic) Your paper should have a central idea (topics will be given or

chosen in class) supported by different elements of music. (The

topic you choose should be the central part of the presentation) Be sure to signal where your own ideas differ from those of other

authors and be sure to separate your own thinking from theirs.

You must include the “Elements of Music” in the presentation:

Brief biography of the composer

Historical, social or political context related to the topic Melody (chapter 1) Harmony (chapter 3 and 4)

Musical Form (chapter 6) Rhythm (chapter 2) Instruments, voices or musical ensembles (chapters 8, 9 and 10)

Tempo and dynamics (chapter 7)

You can include any other relevant information relevant to your topic

You must turn in your paper presentation the day of your presentation and

staple your paper

DO NOT email you paper

Preparation Guidelines for both your written and oral, in class

"PRESENTATIONS"

1 During your oral presentation, do not "read" your entire paper.

Your grade will be based on how much you know about the subject, and not

how much you read from your notes.

2 Do not include information in your class presentation or written paper that

you do not understand, or you cannot explain. This is to be about what you

have learned; what you now know.

Be prepared to answer questions and to explain what you have in your

presentation.

3 Do not "copy and paste" your entire written paper from the internet, or any

other sources. You can cite from other sources, but make sure you indicate

what sources you are using. (Example: According to the X sources…etc.)

Your paper will be scanned and checked for plagiarism.