Structure in Music

A 3 page research paper that addresses the topic of structure in music. The writer, first of all, describes what is meant by structure in music and then discusses whether or not all music has structure, which the writer argues in the affirmative, even in regards to the music of atonal and abstract modern composer John Cage. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Heredity v. Hormones

A 3 page research paper that discusses this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Naturalistic and Abstract Art

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses this topic Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Necessity of Music Education

A 6 page research paper that discusses the advantages offered to students by music education. Research shows that music should be regarded as a crucial component in childhood development that promotes discipline, self-esteem and responsibility. Examination of the importance of music education shows that it should be a part of every school curriculum as it is through music that society has the hope of producing a happy, mentally-healthy, productive citizenry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Sonata Form, Haydn and Mozart

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, discusses what is meant by "sonata" and "sonata form," illustrating why the sonata form is considered synonymous with classical music. Then the writer addresses this topic in reference to the music of Haydn and Mozart. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Impressionism/Music & Art

A 5 page research paper that discusses the relationship between impressionist music and painting. Art and music have always developed in parallel with one another throughout the course of history (Impressionism). The impressionism of the late nineteenth century, which originated in France, exemplifies this principle as impressionist music and art are closely related. This examination of impressionism in music demonstrates the close relationship that the development of this genre of music history had with painting of the same era. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

Syncretic Music

A 3 page research paper that discusses the definition of “syncretic music” and then offers examples, first drawing on Malaysian music and then relating this genre to music to American popular music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Violent Song Lyrics/Teen Aggression

A 10 page research that investigates the effect of violent music lyrics on aggressive behavior in young people. This examination shows that research has confirmed the detrimental emotional and psychological effects that this type of music has on young people. However, besides examining the surface "symptom" of this music's popularity, this discussion will also examine commentary on possible reasons for why this dark music is embraced by so many young people. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Health Questions

An 11 page research paper that answers various questions about public health topics and how they are addressed in research. Topics covered included the meaning of integrated literature review; how topics are addressed by researchers; and the nature of survey research. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Elementary Level Music Education and its Importance

In fourteen pages this research paper discusses the 'Mozart effect' and other relevant topics regarding the importance of music education at the elementary level which can assist considerably in scholastic accomplishment. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.

Is Psychology a Science

This fourteen page paper discusses a number of topics beginning with the definition of science. The paper asserts psychology is a science and why. Other topics include the importance of theories to understanding, standards for research, qualitative and quantitative research, the APA code for publishing, new trends in the field, and the writers vision of psychology.

Preparing Children to Take Music Lessons

The writer provides a number of ideas and activities that can be used to prepare their children for studying music. A second topic discussed in this paper is how music can be used to reach and help children with disabilities. Two examples are offered, the autistic child and the child who is blind and deaf. There are four sources listed in the bibliography of this four page paper.

Research in Criminal Justice

In a paper of thirteen pages, the author reflects the importance of research into a range of topics in the field of criminology. The paper provides an outline in addition to the main body of the paper. Bibliography lists eight sources.

Listening and the Appreciation of Music

In twelve pages this research paper examines listening to music and how it heightens the appreciation of music as an art form with Aaron Copland's 3 listening planes among the topics discussed with a musical development survey also included. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

Two Nursing Studies

This research paper offers summations of two nursing research studies, one qualitative and one quantitative. Three pages in length, two sources are cited