Skip to main content
It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.

MUSC 302W: Musicianship VI: Writing Your Paper

This LibGuide was created for Dr. Binder's and Dr. Vilkner's Musicianship VI classes as a resource to help with the research assignment.

Stage 3: Preliminary Thesis Paragraph

Preliminary Thesis Paragraph

Due Monday, March 15, 2021 by 8 pm

(15 points)

At this stage, you will submit a rough draft of your thesis paragraph for the paper.  The paragraph should accomplish the following four things, most likely in this order:

  • Sketch out the essential background for understanding the research question or problem
  • Clearly articulate the research question or problem at hand (even if you don’t actually phrase it in the form of a question)
  • Outline how you are going to explore that question or problem
  • Forecast what you will conclude about the question or problem

Turn this in on Blackboard, under "Research Paper" (left-hand menu), in MS Word or PDF format, as a discussion board post.

Further instructions can be found in the Instructions document on the homepage.

Stage 4: Outline of Paper, Revised List of Sources, and Revised Paragraph

Outline of the paper, including a revised list of sources (minimum 5) and a revised thesis paragraph

Due Monday night March 22, 2021 by 12 midnight

(15 points)

At this stage, you will submit a document with the following items, in the following order:

  • Revised thesis paragraph
  • Blow-by-blow outline of the body of your paper, explaining the function of each paragraph in developing or supporting your thesis, and making reference to your sources when relevant
  • A revised list of all your sources, cited properly (minimum 5)

Turn this in on Blackboard, under "Research Paper" (left-hand menu), in MS Word or PDF format.

Further instructions can be found in the Instructions document on the homepage.

Stage 5: Rough draft of Paper

Rough Draft of Paper

Due Monday night, April 12, 2021 by midnight

(10 points)

Turn this in on Blackboard, under "Research Paper" (left-hand menu), in MS Word or PDF format. 

Further instructions can be found in the Instructions document on the homepage.

Stage 6: Final Version of Paper

Final Version of Paper

Due Friday night, April 23, 2021 by 12 midnight

(160 points)

Turn this in on Blackboard, under "Research Paper" (left-hand menui), in MS Word or PDF format.

Further instructions and the grading rubric can be found in the Instructions document on the homepage.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center provides writing instruction and support for students and faculty, including:

  • One-on-one assistance for academic papers, professional applications, résumés, Web sites, presentations, and other projects.
  • Help with writing from all disciplines and all stages of the writing process.

  • Workshops, class visits, writing resources, and support for instructors wanting to incorporate effective writing pedagogy into their classes.