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THESIS: Although Armenians were nearly wiped out in through wars and genocide, in this paper I will show Armenians survived and preserved their culture through the aid of the duduk.
Make sure to have at least half page introduction and at least one page conclusion. Anything that is not quoted needs to be Italicized. All quotes can be regular font. Also try to paraphrase most of the stuff I have written. Download the sample I have attached and use the info titled "Things for essay."
The topic should encompass an issue that has been controversial and relevant in the past and present. The interview should provide insight directly relevant to your topic and substantial quotes from the interview must be present in your paper. An “A” quality research paper must also have a thesis (organizing argument) that states a proposition that is then evaluated via the interview. The paper should begin with an introduction describing the topic, why you chose it, and stating your specific thesis. The middle of the paper will consist of background research on the music and culture chosen and an interview. The interview should not be in a question and answer format but should rather be framed by your commentary, criticism, and analysis. The paper should end with a conclusion that revisits the original thesis, highlights what you learned via the research about the connection between music and culture and how the experience has impacted or altered your views about music, culture, and the world around you. If you prefer an alternate organizational structure to your paper please present an outline to me for approval. A bibliography will be provided showing that a variety of sources were used with at least 4 articles, books, and encyclopedias. Students should begin by consulting the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music and the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, available in the reference section of the Oviatt Library. These two sources are also available online in addition to some other extremely valuable search engines for finding relevant articles (e.g. Oxford Music Online, ProQuest, JSTOR, Music Index, etc.). To search the Oviatt Database for music go to: https://library.calstate.edu/northridge/databases/subject/music Please avoid most websites, especially Wikipedia and any website that does not cite its sources or provide credentials to show that its authors are experts in their subject.