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 youve 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. QEP Research Paper for MUS110CL Sample template for addressing all parts of the QEP rubricIntroductory information: Using the QEP guidelines, establish why you chose the genre and composer that you are describing, and what it represents in our culture. Provide your thesis statement/ question at issueBody: – the 4 components below all intertwine within the content that you provide == Make sure that you document within the paper through MLA format by citing anything that is quoted, paraphrased, or not previously known. Remember this is a research paper not opinion; so, documented research must be provided. Provide background information on the genre that you choseProvide biographical background information on the performer/ musicianDescribe how the song(s) you chose address social issues of race, class, gender ,sexuality or other definers of identity that youve chosen. Describe how your genre and/or musician correspond to the SLU Core Value of Excellence. (Other core values can be used as well, but the focus on the rubric is excellence)The SLU Website defines the Core Values here: https://www.saintleo.edu/About-SLU/Florida-Catholic-University, in your student guidebook, and in your undergraduate course catalog Conclusion Provide your conclusions based on the research information presented. Works Cited/References a minimum of 3 scholarly resourcesMake sure that you follow MLA format to cite your references; not just the website. Research Paper This is the UE Assignment for this course. Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will choose a musical repertoire or genre and prepare a class presentation accompanied by a written background paper. How does the repertoire chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity?
