QEP Research Paper for MUS110CL –

Sample template for addressing all parts of the QEP rubric

Introductory information:

Using the QEP guidelines, establish why you chose the genre and composer  that you are describing, and what it represents in our culture.

Provide your thesis statement/ question at issue

Body: – the 4 components below all intertwine within the content that you provide == Make sure that you document within the paper through MLA format by citing anything that is quoted, paraphrased, or not previously known. Remember this is a research paper not opinion; so, documented research must be provided.

Provide background information on the genre that you chose

Provide biographical background information on the performer/ musician

Describe how the song(s) you chose address social issues of race, class, gender ,sexuality or other definers of identity that you’ve chosen.

Describe how your genre and/or musician correspond to the SLU Core Value of Excellence.  (Other core values can be used as well, but the focus on the rubric is excellence)   The SLU Website defines the Core Values here: http://www.saintleo.edu/About-SLU/Florida-Catholic-University, in your student guidebook, and in your undergraduate course catalog

Conclusion –

Provide your conclusions based on the research information presented.

Works Cited/References – a minimum of 3 scholarly resources

Make sure that you follow MLA format to cite your references; not just the website.