instructions attached
Paper will be submitted via Turnitin on Moodle.
12 page minimum; no maximum
Essay Topics – Choose ONE
Compare and contrast the [economic, cultural] viability of live bands to electronic
based music starting in the 80’s. * Ex. Analog vs. digital, computers vs. human
reasoning, etc. (must still relate to central CBUM topic)*
Or
Compare and contrast musicality/production of the past w/ current trends in
production (be specific regarding bands, band leaders/producers and song titles)
• Does predictability sale?
• Does sound quality sell?
• Do stereotypes sell?
Or
Should we realistically expect solutions to complex world problems from teens
and twenty-something rappers and musician of today?
Or
As for the future of rap, are performers still able to authentically rap about the
’hood, when some of the conditions that created rap have changed?
(Ex. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and others have become multimillionaires)
Or
1. Can hip-hop be viewed as a global-learning-experience?
• If so, how/why?
• If not, why not?
• Is the “commercialization” of hip-hop a positive or negative phenomenon?
• Is hip-hop, as an art form, separate from the industry of hip hop?
Essay Criteria:
Quality of Writing/Length
Topics need examples and/or thorough explanations; proofed and edited by YOU
Clarity of Subject-(Is It Understandable?)
Intent of Paper-
(Preparation; Integrity; Plagiarized or Not? Inspired thought or Uninspired?)
1. Writing must be focused on chosen topic and based on facts, not personal
opinion.
2. The “cut and paste” effect will have a negative impact on the final score of the
essay.
(Abstract your “wiki” research into a unique statement; it’s not that difficult to do;
and it reinforces the material)
3. Spelling, Run- On sentences, Grammar, Proofing
(Strive for quality of thought and write in complete sentences; run spell check and
grammar check, take pride in your writing)
Chicago Style formatting is suggested.