Written Report Guidelines
The University has imposed a 2,500 word writing requirement for upper division GE courses. As a result, you will be required to submit ten (10) brief written reports, as indicated below. Reports are due on dates indicated; there will be no exceptions. You will not receive credit for a report submitted after the due date. NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING THE REPORTS VARY FROM TRACK TO TRACK. SPECIFIC
DIRECTIONS ARE LISTED AFTER EACH TRACK.
A. Length: One (1) page, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font.
B. Points: You will receive a maximum of ten (10) points for each report.
C. Grading: Your reports will be evaluated as follows:
1. Content
a) Accuracy: Did you identify the musical genre, title and composer of the selection), instruments and performance technique (including
vocal and dance styles) correctly?
b) Completeness: Did you provide all of the required information that was identified in the track instructions?
c) Supporting Detail: Did you support your statements with actual examples from the track or the readings?
2. Paragraph Construction
a) Unity: Are your paragraphs focused? Are all the sentences in the paragraph related to the main point?
b) Coherence: Do your paragraphs flow logically? Do they make sense?
3. Conventional Academic Grammar
a) Sentence Construction: Have you been careful to avoid incomplete sentences, misplaced modifiers?
b) Verbs: Do you have correct verb and subject agreement? Use of correct verb forms?
4. Vocabulary
a) Usage: Have you used words with the correct meaning?
b) Spelling: Have you spelled your words correctly?
D. Instructions for Writing Reports: Instructions will vary from track to track.
They are given after each track below.
1. Report 1: A summary in your own words of Article A in the course reader . Your summary must include reference to:
a) musical categories
b) characteristics of the music
c) musical instruments.
2. Report 2: A summary in your own words of Article C in the course reader ("The Son"). Your summary must include (in your own words):
a) an explanation of what a son is
b) an identification of at least four features
c) a brief overview of the son's history d) three son varieties
3. Report 3 (Son Huasteco): CD 1. Select ONE of the following:
a) Track 10, La Huasanga (Los Camperos de Valles)
b) Track 11, El Querreque (Conjunto Tipico Tamaulipeco)
c) Track 12, El Caballito (El Ballet Folkorico de Mexico)
d) Track 13, El Cielito Lindo (Los Rogacianos) Instructions:
Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that you noticed about how they were played (manicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.
4. Report 4 (Son Jarocho): CD 1. Select ONE of the following:
a) Track 19, El Fandango Jarocho (Conjunto Hueyapan)