The paper may be either MLA or APA format. It is to be 4-6 pages, not including the cover page or works cited page.

Include songs from a playlist of six songs you will use to support your findings.

You aren't required to list the songs in the body of your paper. All songs have a reason why they were written. Use snippets of lyrics from your songs to support the scholars' research you have found.

For example, the 80s had songs that were degrading to women or sexual in nature...... The author _____ in the article_____ about_____.

For example, in Madonna's songs "Pappa Don't Preach" and "Like a Virgin" Madonna uses the lyrics "Having my baby" and _____ which describe her_______."

*Caribbean influenced genre: Reggae*

How does the repertoire you've chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity?

Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, you must address musical issues as well.

Cite 3-4 scholarly articles using MLA style formatting as your resources for the background paper.

Provide a listening example of the genre that can be played by your classmates. Include lyrics, if your music has lyrics, and some guide or explanation of the music itself that guides the listeners through the performance.

Videos found online may be used if the video enhances or explains the music in some way. If a video of the performance is used, a listening guide should be provided as well.

*In addition to the Research Paper,*

Write a brief description of your Research Paper.

Attach an 8-slide powerpoint presentation for the class to view.

Your powerpoint presentation will include 8 slides:

1. Slide 1 will include a summary of the topic of your paper.

2. Slides 2-7 will include each of the six songs from your playlist with a short description of how the song relates to your topic. Include links to each of the songs.

3. Slide 8 will include a summary of your topic.