The paper should be written observing all elements
of good English prose, and that
aspect will be considered in the final grade assigned.
(Special consideration will be
given for foreign students for whom English is not
their primary language.) It
should be typed (or printed by computer) and should
not exceed 5 pages in length.
(Do not right justify, unless you hyphenate to reduce
blank space within the line.)
In doing your research for this paper, the best place
to begin is with The New Grove
Dictionary of Music and Musicians, which
may be found in the reference section of
the Music Library. This work is the standard reference
encyclopedia in English, and
each entry is provided with a good bibliography
that can lead you to other works on
the topic. It is important that you acknowledge
any material that you acquire from
another published source by citing that source in
a footnote. (Failure to do so is
considered academic dishonesty.) If you have difficulty
in finding source material,
feel free to consult the instructor for advice.
The instructor will also be available
(during office hours or by appointment) to provide
additional assistance as
necessary.