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? Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, musical issues must be addressed as well.

In addition to the Research Paper, students will also be creating a presentation, with your playlist, for fellow classmates to read and hear. In the Module 8 Discussion Board, post a brief description of your project and attach the Research Paper and Presentation (including music sample). Then, read at least two classmates’ presentations, listen to the music samples, and post comments.

		Not Evident	Beginning	Developing	Competent
Purpose	Clearly identifies main issue(s), problem(s), or intention(s).	0	6	8	10
Perspective	Investigates point(s) of view and assumptions.	0	6	8	10

 

Evidence	Supports purpose with relevant, sufficient evidence and defines concepts.	0	6	8	10
Analysis	Analyzes the consequences and implications of reasoning.	0	6	8	10
Core Values	Addresses core value(s) specifically and demonstrates their relevance.	0	6	8	10
Decision Making	States the various options of decision making and chooses a solution.	0	6	8	10
Grammar and Organization	Uses good grammar and organizes the paper in a consistent and logical way.	0	6	8	10
Choice of appropriate topic	Chooses a topic that can be examined in a scholarly way that goes beyond a basic biography or playlist.	0	6	8	10
Uses appropriate sources and cites them correctly	Uses a minimum of three scholarly sources and cites them within the paper using MLA or APA style.	0	6	8	10
Class Presentation	Presents the topic using engaging visuals, appropriate musical examples, and relevant information.	0	6	8	10

 

 

 

Research paper topic or main Idea: How did classic rock influence a generation of people. Looking at the sex drugs and rock and roll mantra and how events such as Woodstock played a part in shaping young adults.

 

Genre: Classic Rock

 

 

 

Here is an outline of the research paper:

 

Paragraph 1)

PURPOSE

The main purpose of this paper is___________

Clearly identifies main issue(s), problem(s), or intention(s)

What am I trying to accomplish?  What is my central aim?  What is my purpose?

 

Paragraph 2)

PERSPECTIVE

Investigates point(s) of view and assumptions.

 

Paragraph 3)

EVIDENCE

Supports purpose with relevant, sufficient evidence and defines/supports concepts of purpose.

 

Paragraph 4)

ANALYSIS

Analyses the consequences and implications of reasoning.

 

Paragraph 5)

CORE VALUES

Addresses core value(s) of integrity, personal development, and/or excellence specifically and

demonstrates their relevance.

 

Paragraph 6) – closing paragraph

DECISION MAKING

States the various options of decision making and chooses a solution.  This is the conclusion to your paper where you sum up your own decision on a possible solution to your purpose based on your research.

 

GRAMMAR AND ORGANIZATION

THE ORGANIZATION OF PAPER IN A CONSISTENT AND LOGICAL WAY.

 

CHOICE OF APPROPRIATE TOPIC

 

USES APPROPRIATE SOURCES AND CITES THEM CORRECTLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USES A MINIMUM OF THREE SCHOLARLY SOURCES AND CITES THEM WITHIN THE PAPER USING MLA OR APA STYLE.

Checklist:

_____Am I able to find at least three scholarly articles about my topic?

_____Do my six chosen songs for my playlist have lyrics that support the purpose and body of my paper?

My six songs are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

_____Do I quote lyrics that support my statements and critical thinking elements?

_____How can I make the purpose of my paper a topic of discussion and deep thought?

Ex.  Lyrics from the songs of the 80’s are degrading to women…….the playlist

would contain songs with suggestive lyrics, etc.

 

Are lyrics from the genre _____a bad/good influence on teensculture/race/gender?  What six songs

support this in the lyrics?

_____What are my three scholarly articles that contain research that also supports my topic?

Examples of scholarly articles are credible resources that end with either .gov or .edu, etc. and have

dates, quite often reviewed by peers and have been thoroughly examined to determine the outcome of

the subject.  Wikipedia is not a credible source and should not be used.

_____Have I narrowed my topic down to be able to include everything in 4-6 page.

One good source is ask a librarian.  You ask a question and within a day she/he sends you a

wealth of sources you can choose as your three scholarly articles.