Paper instructions:
Research Paper (Deadline June 22, 2014, 12:00

easter time)

The research paper will be a minimum of 5 double-

spaced pages of actual research on one of the

suggested topics below utilizing at least four sources.

The sources should be documented within the paper

and listed in a works cited page using the MLA format.

All information that is paraphrased, quoted, or not

previously known should have the source documented

within the paper by having the author or site in

parenthesis at the end of the information.
Papers should be in a standard Word document

format: double-spaced with no larger than a 12pt font.

Paper Topics:
? A biographical sketch of a famous composer or

performer from any area or era within the scope of the

course.
? A brief history of the development of some

“mechanical” aspect of music such as musical style,

particular instrument, the recording industry, growth of

jazz, etc.
? A sample paper is provided in Course Home

section of the Course Menu.