MUS 110CL Research Paper

 – UE Assignment Guidelines and Rubric 

 

Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will choose a musical repertoire or genre and prepare a Research Paper and Presentation. How does the repertoire you’ve chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity? Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, you must address musical issues as well. Cite 3-4 scholarly articles using MLA style formatting as your resources for the background paper.  

 

Provide a listening example of the genre that can be played by your classmates. Include lyrics, if your music has lyrics, and some guide or explanation of the music itself that guides the listeners through the performance. Videos found online may be used if the video enhances or explains the music in some way. If a video of the performance is used, a listening guide should be provided as well.   Submit your Research Paper Topic to the Assignment Box no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 2. 

 

Submit your Research Paper to the Chalk & Wire link no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This assignment is linked to Turnitin.) 

 

In addition to the Research Paper, you will also be creating a presentation (including a playlist) for your fellow classmates to read and hear. In the Module 7 Discussion Board, you will post a brief description of your project and attach the Research Paper and Presentation (including music sample). Then, read at least two of your classmates’ presentations, listen to their music samples, and post your comments. 

 

Write a brief description of your Research Paper and post the Research Paper and Presentation (with listening examples) no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. 

 

Post a substantive review, taking in account the UE grading rubric for this assignment, to at least two other classmates’ Research Papers no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 8. 

MUS 110CL  Research Paper & Presentation Rubric Name                                                                                                       Date                     

Elements Criteria No Evidence                          Partial Evidence                     Solid Evidence                    

Backgrounds  CL1

Research selected composer or performer and provide biographical background.

No biographical information/background provided

Some biographical information/background is provided

Gives complete biographical background

Terms                CL2

Describe the genre of the listening sample you chose to feature.

Does not describe the music genre at all

Describes the musical genre using  musical terms touching on style, tempo and instrumentation

Gives a complete description of the music including genre, style, tempo and instrumentation

Intent                CL2

Research the composer's or performer's intent (for piece or performance) and discuss how it reflects issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity.

Gives no critique and cites no specific examples

Gives reasonable critique and cites some specific examples

Critiques the music in depth using musical terms and citing many specific examples

Communication     CC1 Apply effective communication skills this specific purpose including organization of thought, MLA formatting and appropriate grammar usage. Must use paragraph form. 

Grammar has obvious glaring errors and/or an inappropriately casual tone with an unclear overal message

Good sentence structure and overall grammar but may have some errors that do not detract from the overall message

No errors in grammar, spelling or MLA format and is logical and well organized with a clear overall message

Core Value SLO

Choose topic that is related to Excellence and can be examined in a scholarly way including a minimum of 3 scholarly sources.

Topic is not connected to Core Value and not scholary citing less than 3 scholarly sources

Topic is loosely connected to a Core Value and has been minimally addressed in scholarly way citing at least 3 scholarly sources

Topic is well connected to a Core Value and has been addressed in a scholarly way citing at least 3 scholarly sources

Grammar has obvious glaring errors and/or an inappropriately casual tone with an unclear overall message                                            Score