Music Department Texas A&M University - Commerce Syllabus for MUS Research Literature and Techniques Fall 2016

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1 Music Department Texas A&M University - Commerce Syllabus for MUS Research Literature and Techniques Fall 2016 Mission Statement The Music Department of Texas A&M University Commerce promotes excellence in music through the rigorous study of music history, literature, theory, composition, pedagogy, and the preparation of music performance in applied study and ensembles to meet the highest standards of aesthetic expression. Instructor: Dr. Julee Kim Walker Room 219, Music Building (903) julee.walker@tamuc.edu Office Hours: Posted outside room 219 or by appointment Librarian(s): Sarah H. Northam, MSLS, M.Ed Head, Research and Instruction Services, James G. Gee Library Sarah.Northam@tamuc.edu Dr. Scott Lancaster, Research and Instruction Librarian, James G. Gee Library Scott.Lancaster@tamuc.edu Texts: Introduction to Music Research by Ruth Watanabe A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian Music Reference and Research by Vincent Duckels Writing About Music by Richard Wingell How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education by Jack R. Fraenkel and Norman E. Wallen Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition Technical Communication in the Information Age by Brenda R. Sims *Denotes on Reserve at TAMU-C Gee Library University Statements All students enrolled at the university shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact: Office of Student Disability Resources and Services Gee Library, Room 132 (903) or (903) phone (903) fax StudentDisabilityServices@tamuc.edu

2 Campus Concealed Carry-Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code , et al.) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas A&M University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun. Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so. Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) and A&M-Commerce Rule R1, license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations. For a list of locations, please refer to (( tyofemployeesandstudents/ r1.pdf) and/or consult your event organizer). Pursuant to PC , the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all A&M-Commerce campuses. Report violations to the University Police Department at or Student Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the curriculum, 1) Students will learn how to effectively query the library s database. 2) Students will learn how to write in scholarly style culminating in a page paper on a topic of interest to them and approved by the instructor. 3) Students will become acquainted with the library s general resources for research and specific resources for music research by writing annotations on specified items. 4) Students will become acquainted with historical as well as modern musicological publications and research through the writing of annotations on specified items in the library and through classroom lectures. Course Description and Expectations: MUS 595 Research Literature and Techniques: Bibliographical material, library resources, and research techniques applicable to graduate study in music will be surveyed. Be prepared to spend some quality time in the library. Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of a legitimate absence, and to secure any assignments from instructor or other students. After 1 unexcused absence, your final grade will be dropped by one (1) full letter grade. Grading: Students will be evaluated on a percentage basis from the following areas: 1. Assignments: 30% of the final semester grade. 2. Annotated Bibliography Project: 30% of the final semester grade. 3. Final Project: Research Topic Proposal (Mini-Thesis): 40% of the final semester grade. Note: The instructor reserves the right to make exceptions and adjustments to the course policies on a case-by-case basis, to accommodate particular circumstances. Academic Dishonesty: This course demands a high level of scholarly behavior and academic honesty on the part of students. Examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to: (1) turning in work as original that was used in whole or part for another course and/or instructor without obtaining permission from this instructor in advance; (2) turning in another person s work, in part or in whole, as your own; (3) copying from professional works without citing them; and (4) any form

3 of cheating on exams. Students found to have committed academic dishonesty will automatically receive a failing grade for the course and face possible expulsion from the university. You are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty while pursuing your academic goal(s). The university s statement on academic honesty is found in the Texas A&M University-Commerce Procedures, A13.12, Academic Honesty. Academic dishonesty is defined in the following manner: "Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (the appropriation or stealing of the ideas or words of another and passing them off as one's own), cheating on exams or other course assignments, collusion (the unauthorized collaboration with others in preparing course assignments), and abuse (destruction, defacing, or removal) of resource material." A&M-Commerce will comply in the classroom, and in online courses, with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or veteran status. Further, an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression will be maintained. TENTATIVE Course Outline *Schedule subject to change. Reading Assignments will be assigned as the course progresses. Week 1 8/30 Class: Welcome; Introduction to the Course; Syllabus Assignment: SCAVENGER HUNT Brainstorm and choose Research Proposal (Mini-Thesis) Topics Bring Laptop/iPad to class next week Reading Assignment: Masters Thesis Outline online Week 2 9/6 Due: Research Proposal (Mini-Thesis) topics for feedback DUE Scavenger Hunt DUE Class: Primary vs Secondary Sources Scholarly Articles; How to find, research, and discuss Article Abstracts Annotation Format: Turabian, MLA (websites) Introduce Parts of a Paper for Research Proposal and discuss Assignment: Article Abstract #1 (research topic); assign Annotated Bibliography list Part 1; Reading Assignment

4 Week 3 9/13 (Library Class, meet in Library) Due: Finalized Research Topic via ; Article Abstract #1 Class: Library Introduction: Meet in Library Classroom 230 Explore Online Resources and Journals Assignment: Article Abstract #2; Work on Annotated Bibliography list Part 1 Week 4 9/20 (Class will NOT meet) Due: Article Abstract #2 via Assignment: Bibliography page (Works Cited) for Research Topic Proposal; Continue Annotated Bibliography list Part 1; Reading Assignment Week 5 9/27 (Class will NOT meet) Due: None Assignment: Continue Bibliography for Research Topic Proposal Reading Assignment: Introduction to Music Education Research; Continue Annotated Bibliography list Part 1 Week 6 10/4 Due: Bibliography for Research Topic Proposal Due; Discuss reading material Class: Article Abstracts discussion; Introduction to Music Education Research IRB and Ethics discussion (Music Ed research, Class 2 lecture) Annotation Format: APA (Music Ed research) Assignment: APA Trauma! Finding and Inserting Musical Examples; how to use KIC scanner Assignment: Continue Annotated Bibliography Part 1; Work on Musical Examples in Research Proposal and formatting; Reading Assignment Week 7 10/11 Due: Musical Examples in Research Proposal with correct formatting Class: Introduce Review of Literature (Music Ed research, Class 3 lecture), choose topic. Schedule Individual meetings as needed to discuss Research Proposal Assignment: Review of Literature (ROL); Continue Annotated Bibliography list Part 1 Week 8 10/18 (Class will NOT meet)

5 Due: First Draft Research Proposal with Musical Examples Assignment: Peer Editing; Continue Annotated Bibliography list Part 1 due next week Week 9 10/25 Due: Annotated Bibliography Part #1 Assignment: Article Abstract #3; Assign Annotated Bibliography, Part 2; Continue working on ROL Week 10 11/1 Due: Article Abstract #3 Assignments: Continue Annotated Bibliography, Part 2; Continue working on ROL Week 11 11/8 (Class will NOT meet, Individual meetings) Due: Second Draft Research Topic Proposal with Edits Assignments: Continue working on Research Topic Proposal; Continue Annotated Bibliography, Part 2; Continue working on ROL - due next week Week 12 11/15 (Class will NOT meet, Individual meetings) Due: Review of Literature (ROL) Assignments: Continue Annotated Bibliography, Part 2; Continue working on Research Topic Proposal Week 13 11/22 Class: Final class meeting: discuss problems, questions, etc. Assignments: Continue working on Research Topic Proposal; Continue Annotated Bibliography, Part 2 due next week Week 14 11/29 (Class will NOT meet) Assignments: Continue working on Research Topic Proposal Due: Annotated Bibliography Part 2 via Week 15 12/6 (Class will NOT meet) Work final touches on Research Topic Proposal (Mini-Thesis).

6 Finals Week 12/12 (Class may have end of the year gathering) Due: FINAL DRAFT (Final Exam) Research Topic Proposal (Mini-Thesis) due Monday, December 12 th by 11:59pm Please print a Final Draft and turn it in to myself. Please also me a copy.

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