3-5 page research paper

Synthesize what you have learned about media and society

in this course through the

writing of this final paper about music and its influences. Music is a medium that has

shaped the ages.

As noted throughout your texts, social movements have existed and

evolved through many methods and vehicles. Music is one o

f those vehicles and music

represents more than entertainment. It has spoken for generations, and exemplified

belief systems.

For your final paper assignment, you are to write a 4

-

5 page research essay (excluding

APA title page, appendix, and bibliography)

that addresses the following questions and

contexts. In this paper, explore the relationship of music to each decade from the 1960s

through 2000

-

2010.

Your paper should discuss high profile events or movements that

happened in each decade and for each de

cade pick a song that personifies or

represents the primary “mood” of the decade. In the essay:

1.

cite examples of how activism and social justice are exemplified through music

2.

show how technology and social media influenced the listener’s reactions

The summ

ary portion of the essay (perhaps at least 3/4 page of the entire

essay)

should draw connections between the decades and synthesize your

findings.

For instance, discuss what are commonalities of movements and people who

are represented throughout the deca

des?

Are these songs anthems for each decade

or do the stand the test of time with other generations?

Are there common threads that

connect some decades with others?

Grading Guidelines

·

identify events in each decade

·

explain how events are connected to what the song represents

·

show how lyrics are used in the messaging (if full lyrics are used in the paper,

they must be attached as an appendix and do not count in the 4

-

5 total pages)

·

help justify your opinions with 3

-

5 credible sources with proper source citation

throughout the paper and in the bibliography

·

utilize terminology from the course readings when applicable

·

show how technology and social media or other media outlets influen

ced the

listener’s reactions

·

appropriate grammar and structure; college level writing

·

the summary is appropriate length and draws connections between the decades

and synthesizes the findings, such as what are the commonalities of the

movements and people

represented and addresses the question, “are these

songs only anthems for each individual decade or do they also provide

representation for and transfer to, other generations and decades?

Support your responses with research from the Learning

Resources.

Us

e

APA in

-

text

citations where necessary, and cite any outside sources that you use. Create an APA

Bibliography at the end of your document.

Synthesize what you have learned about media and society in this course through the

writing of this final paper about music and its influences. Music is a medium that has

shaped the ages. As noted throughout your texts, social movements have existed and

evolved through many methods and vehicles. Music is one of those vehicles and music

represents more than entertainment. It has spoken for generations, and exemplified

belief systems.

For your final paper assignment, you are to write a 4-5 page research essay (excluding

APA title page, appendix, and bibliography) that addresses the following questions and

contexts. In this paper, explore the relationship of music to each decade from the 1960s

through 2000-2010. Your paper should discuss high profile events or movements that

happened in each decade and for each decade pick a song that personifies or

represents the primary “mood” of the decade. In the essay:

1. cite examples of how activism and social justice are exemplified through music

2. show how technology and social media influenced the listener’s reactions

The summary portion of the essay (perhaps at least 3/4 page of the entire

essay) should draw connections between the decades and synthesize your

findings. For instance, discuss what are commonalities of movements and people who

are represented throughout the decades? Are these songs anthems for each decade

or do the stand the test of time with other generations? Are there common threads that

connect some decades with others?

Grading Guidelines

 identify events in each decade

 explain how events are connected to what the song represents

 show how lyrics are used in the messaging (if full lyrics are used in the paper,

they must be attached as an appendix and do not count in the 4-5 total pages)

 help justify your opinions with 3-5 credible sources with proper source citation

throughout the paper and in the bibliography

 utilize terminology from the course readings when applicable

 show how technology and social media or other media outlets influenced the

listener’s reactions

 appropriate grammar and structure; college level writing

 the summary is appropriate length and draws connections between the decades

and synthesizes the findings, such as what are the commonalities of the

movements and people represented and addresses the question, “are these

songs only anthems for each individual decade or do they also provide

representation for and transfer to, other generations and decades?

Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text

citations where necessary, and cite any outside sources that you use. Create an APA

Bibliography at the end of your document.