MUS 110CL Research Paper – QEP 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 you’ve 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. Submit your Research Paper Topic to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 2. Submit your Research Paper to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.) In addition to the Research Paper, you will also be creating a presentation (including a playlist) for your fellow classmates to read and hear. In the Module 8 Discussion Board, you will post a brief description of your project and attach the Research Paper and Presentation (including music sample). Then, read at least two of your classmates’ presentations, listen to their music samples, and post your comments. Write a brief description of your Research Paper and post the Research Paper and Presentation (with listening examples) no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. Post a substantive review, taking in account the QEP grading rubric for this assignment, to at least two other classmates’ Research Papers no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 8. Grading Rubric: Paper should be a minimum of 5 pages and really no longer than 10. Paper needs to be uploaded to DropBox as a Word Document (.doc or .docx) Presentation must be in attached to Module 8 Discussion board as a PowerPoint file (.ppt). I will mostly be grading for content, though grammar, punctuation, formatting, etc. will be factored in. Please use MLA guidelines for formatting and citation. Please do not simply give a history of a genre. You need to discuss how your topic/genre relates to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity. Your paper should loosely adhere to the following grading rubric. However, I realize that everyone has a different topic, so not all of these areas may apply: Grading Rubric: Elements Criteria 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 ...

1. MUS 110CL
Research Paper – QEP 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 you’ve 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.
Submit your Research Paper Topic to the Dropbox no later than
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 2.
Submit your Research Paper to the Dropbox no later than
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This Dropbox basket
is linked to Turnitin.)
In addition to the Research Paper, you will also be creating a
presentation (including a playlist) for your fellow classmates to
read and hear. In the Module 8 Discussion Board, you will post
a brief description of your project and attach the Research Paper
and Presentation (including music sample). Then, read at least
two of your classmates’ presentations, listen to their music

2. samples, and post your comments.
Write a brief description of your Research Paper and post the
Research Paper and Presentation (with listening examples) no
later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7.
Post a substantive review, taking in account the QEP grading
rubric for this assignment, to at least two other classmates’
Research Papers no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of
Module 8.
Grading Rubric:
Paper should be a minimum of 5 pages and really no longer than
10. Paper needs to be uploaded to DropBox as a Word
Document (.doc or .docx) Presentation must be in attached to
Module 8 Discussion board as a PowerPoint file (.ppt).
I will mostly be grading for content, though grammar,
punctuation, formatting, etc. will be factored in. Please use
MLA guidelines for formatting and citation. Please do not
simply give a history of a genre. You need to discuss how your
topic/genre relates to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or
other definers of identity.
Your paper should loosely adhere to the following grading
rubric. However, I realize that everyone has a different topic,
so not all of these areas may apply:
Grading Rubric:
Elements
Criteria
Not Evident
Beginning
Developing

3. 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.

4. 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
Total Points (out of 100)___

5. The Saint Leo University Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
develops students’ decision-making skills through applying
critical thinking and the university’s core values. Certain
University Exploration courses instruct students in the QEP and
allow them to practice with these ideas through a set of
structured assessments. This class includes instruction in the
QEP concepts and an assessment of the students’ ability to
apply these concepts within the academic discipline of the
course.
Final Project – Presentation Rubric
You will create a power point presentation based on your
findings for your final paper. You will be doing this
presentation individually. The idea of the presentation is to
educate the class on your topic through the skill of oral
communication. Your presentation should be a minimum of 5
minutes long, but no longer than 10 minutes. Below is a rubric
that should guide your work. There are 5 details for the basis of
grading, each is worth 3 points for a total of 15 points for the
presentation.
The topic is bullying
Defines and explains the topic and how it relates to sociology
Provides 3 sociological theories and how they apply to the topic
Discusses why the topic is important to study and provides a
recommendation for further understanding the topic
Develop content into a well-organized presentation and uses
appropriate language and nonverbals that enhances the fluency
of the presentation
Visual aid is interesting, informative (including references
incorporated and a reference slide), and within allotted time
· Eight slides blues one slide for the references
· Make speaking notes
· Use this website for the resources: http://library.csp.edu/

6. Final Project Information
The topic is bullying
Paper Requirements (Page guidelines: 7 to 10 pages double-
spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1 Inch Margins):
Your final will consist of you researching a topic of interest
more in-depth. Once you choose your topic from the approved
list, you will begin researching more about it. Your paper
should consist of an introduction, body, and conclusion. You
will also need to have a minimum of 3 academic journals and
provide citations where necessary. See rubric below for more
information. Your introduction of your paper should provide the
reader with an introduction to the topic. You will provide your
written topic sentence in this part as well. The body of your
paper should consist of a description of your topic in detail and
how it pertains to sociology as whole. You will then apply 3
different theories of your choice to your topic, that helps
explain your topic and provide a support to your own thoughts
on the topic. Then you will propose why this topic is important
to discuss and research further, including a development of a
possible recommendation that might help researchers and
society members understand the need for researching the topic.
Requirement list:
· You will need a cover page (title of paper, name, school)
· Introduction (1/2 page to 1 page)
· What is the topic that will be discussed
· How does your topic pertain to sociology
· Provide the topic sentence (developed in earlier in the
semester)
· List the theories that will be examined in relation to the topic
· Body (6 pages to 9 pages)
· Provide an in-depth definition and components about the topic
· Provide background information about the topic (developed
from the 3 resources discovered)

7. · Apply 3 different sociological theories to the topic
· Each theory application should be at least one paragraph
· The theory should be defined
· Describe how the theory helps explain or provide support of
the topic you chose
· The theory should also support your own claims and thoughts
on the topic
· Conclusion (1/2 page to 1 page)
· Why is this topic important to discuss and research
· Propose a recommendation that would help researchers and
society members understand the need for researching the topic
· Reference Page
· Include the 3 academic journals you located
· Include any and all other resources (i.e. text book, current
events, newspapers, etc.)
· Please note: resources such as Wikipedia are not acceptable
sources
Paper Rubric:
Well written and organized (correct spelling, grammar, etc.) 1-5
points
Demonstrates understanding of concepts and terminology 1-10
points
Clear concept application 1-10 points
Depth of analysis (critical thinking, reflection) 1-15 points
Support/development (examples, in-text citations, references) 1-
5 points
Completeness of assignment 1-5 points
Total: 50 Points
USE THIS WEBSITE FOR THE ACADEMIC RESOURCES
http://library.csp.edu/