Description
part c. Installment #3. Students may submit an interview done with an
expert on your chosen topic in question and answer format. At the top of the first page,
please restate your thesis, indicate the name and background of the interviewee and
how you conducted the interview. Interview should be approximately 1–3 pages in
length and include substantial quotes directly related to the thesis of the paper. Avoid
asking questions regarding history and facts that are commonly found in books and
websites. Focus rather on asking questions to get behind the importance, significance,
and meaning behind the music. Students may find a person to interview by doing an
internet search. The person should be someone knowledgeable with a personal
connection to the music, even someone in your own family. The best interviews are
conducted in person or by phone. Email is not the most effective method of
interviewing. To receive full points, the interview should read like an in–depth
conversation with the presence of follow–up questions to elicit depth and insight
specifically regarding the thesis. Interviewing more than one person is desirable and
often leads to a more three–dimensional exploration of the topic. Include a photo for
extra credit. (This does not have to be real, but make it seem 100% real please.)
Parts C and D are separate
part d. Installment #4. Students will submit the entire research paper
(title page, introduction, background, interview, conclusion/reflection, references). In
your paper please italicize your own thoughts, words, and opinions throughout. In the final
paper the interview should not be in a question and answer format but should rather be
put into regular paragraphs framed by your italicized commentary, criticism, and
analysis. The conclusion should mostly be your own words (italicized) and revisit the
original thesis, highlight what you learned via the research and interview about theconnection between music and culture, and describe in detail how the experience has impacted or altered your views about music, culture, and the world around you. Please include subject headings for each section (ex. Introduction, Background, Interview,
Conclusion/Reflection). Try to include musical examples along with lyrics and musical
analysis to illustrate your points. Extra credit will be given for providing links to
musical examples and a list of musical examples that you listened to and studied in the
course of doing your research. The paper has no minimum word requirement but an
“A” paper is usually around 2,500 words, double–spaced, in a common 12–point font.
PLEASE NO PLAGIARISM AT ALL! THANK YOU!
Here is part A and B to refer back to. Please keep in mind of all the information. I will attach all the information below.
Part c is due in 24 hours or less, part d could be done anytime before October 31. Please contact me if you have any questions. Your work is greatly appreciated.
