Homework 2010-2011 C5 #7

Write a one page introduction to your paper.

Start by answering the question - Why did you choose this topic?
Then - What did you know about the topic before you started the research?
Then - What did you find out that you didn't know when you started?
And finally - What kind of paper are you going to write: Compare and contrast, analysis of problem, factual report or review?
Then put your thesis statement.

Homework 2010-2011 C5 #6

Write a tentative outline for your research paper.

Homework 2010-2011 C5 #5

Find 5 more sources for information you might use in your research paper.

Homework 2010-2011 C5 #4

After reading the material you selected in HW#3, write your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should not be in the form of a question. It should be what you believe is the answer to that question. You do not need to have proof yet.

Guidelines for Music Research Paper

1. The topic must be something relating to music.
2. Any source quoted directly must be notated in the end notes on the last page.
3. The final paper must be typewritten.
4. The paper should be approximately 5 pages in MS Word, using 12 point, Times font, double spaced, including the endnotes.
5. The endnotes should be in the MLA format with the notes in order of appearance with the number in superscript AFTER the citation in the text and BEFORE the source in the endnotes. You can get superscript by clicking the superscript button in the Formatting Palette in MS word.

A good source for information on the format for the research paper is here: http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html

Homework 2010-2011 C5 #3

 List five sources of credible information that you might use to develop your research paper.

Homework 2010-2011 C5 #2

List 5 questions you may have about your research topic.