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Information About Research Paper 2

You must write your research paper on one of the specified topics under “Possible topics for Research Paper #2.”

Overview: The research paper is to be approximately four pages long each (double spaced) not including the citations. Select Citations for information on how to prepare the citations.

Your research paper should include specific examples and should involve major figures and stylistic movements as well as diversity and historical issues related to jazz. You must consult at least three outside sources for this research paper. You must use appropriate citations and itemize all outside using footnotes and a bibliography. Your textbook is not an outside source, but may be consulted as well. The research paper will be graded on content, quality of research, organization and structure, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and writing style.

To prepare for this research paper, you are encouraged to become familiar with the significant figures, styles and concepts discussed in the text and video lectures. You can also get a head start by looking at possible outside sources. You can talk with your teammates or someone who knows the subject, skim the Internet, browse shelves and bibliographies and search the library catalog to become familiar with general sources on the subject. Research Paper topics are available only on the dates indicated on the Course Schedule.

Check the Course Schedule for due dates for the staggered release of the topics and for the due date of the research paper; submit your research paper by clicking on the bold, underlined title at the top of this assignment: Research Paper 2. Then scroll down to “Assignment Submission.”

Please check the citation and the possible topics