An exploration of methods and materials of research in music, including styles of writing and proper documentation of sources with an emphasis on developing strategies for organization and information access.

Course Requirements

The course requirements, assignments and deadlines are listed on the Course Outline. These will include:

 

Online lecture material

 

Reading assignments

 

Weekly graded assignments

 

Discussions

 

Final project

 

 

Required Text and Materials

Bellman, J. D. (2007). A short guide to writing about music (2nd ed.): Pearson.

Phillips, K.H. (2008). Exploring research in music education & music therapy. New York: Oxford University Press.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition.  (Please get this version as there have been changes from earlier editions.)

Here are some additional excellent references for music research. 
 

Phelps, R., Sadoff, R. H., Warburton, E. C., & Ferrera, L. (2005). A guide to research in music education. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, Inc.

Wingell, R.J. & Herzog, S. (2001).  Introduction to research in music. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Sampsel, L. J. (2009). Music Research: A handbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

Intended Student Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Outcomes:  Students will:

1. differentiate different kinds of scholarly writing about music

2. recognize the attributes of scholarly writing

Skill Outcomes:  Students will be able to:

1. use appropriate resources to gather information needed in scholarly inquiry

2. write a research proposal

3. write in APA Style

4. carry on a scholarly dialogue in a discussion forum

Value Outcomes:  Students will:

1. be familiar with resources necessary for scholarship and research

2. develop their own personal interests for topics in music education research

3. apply research findings to practical classroom situations

 

 

50%   Assignments

 

30%   Discussion Posts

 

20%   Final project

 

 

Grading scale:

 

A = 90 - 100

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = below 60

 

Standard rounding will apply. For example, 79.4 = C; 79.5 = B

 

 

Notes:  

• In grading assignments with subjective content, students do not begin with a 100% and lose points for infractions. Rather, these grades are judgments about overall performance. That is to say, students who have earned an 85% did not necessarily "lose" 15 points through error, but were judged to have performed at a B level.

 

• Tarleton differentiates between a failed grade in a class because a student never attended (F0 grade), stopped attending at some point in the semester (FX grade), or because the student did not pass the course (F) but attended the entire semester.

 

Grading Feedback Expectations

 

For assignments submitted on time (Saturday midnight), my goal is to return feedback on Sunday. If assignments are not submitted on time, there will be a delay in receiving feedback.

 

 

Late/Make-up Work Policy

 

Late penalties will be embedded in the Canvas assignments at the rate of 10 points per calendar day. It is very important to apply feedback from one assignment to the next, so timely submission is required. Exceptions to this policy will be considered in extreme circumstances.

 

 

COURSEWORK CRITERIA
	Strong	Weak
Promptness	On time	Late
Completeness	All segments done as assigned	Some missing
Presentation	Length, proofreading, formatting, etc. checked	Unchecked
Clarity	Expression is succinct and clear	Expression is vague and imprecise
Application of readings	Terms and concepts understood and used appropriately	Terms and concepts misused or no usage
DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
	Strong	Weak
Attendance	Presence in discussion within time assigned	Absent or late
Preparation	Appropriate forethought given to comments where required
Application of readings	Same as above for coursework
Constructiveness	Comments advance understanding	Comments have minimal substance or merit

 

Attendance Policy: This is an online class.  Students are expected to check in online regularly for announcements and to keep up with discussions.  Assignments and discussions will have weekly deadlines. Recommendation is to login to Canvas every day.

 

Students With Disabilities Policy

Tarleton State University is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (www.ada.gov) and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a disability seeking an accommodation for this course, please contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services at 254.968.9650, studentaccessibilityservices@tarleton.edu, or visit https://www.tarleton.edu/sas/

Academic Conduct

Institutional statement: Tarleton State University expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students guilty of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is responsible for initiation action for each case of academic dishonesty that occurs in their class.

Instructor statement: Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's materials or ideas as one's own), or doing work for another person who will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination; the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers; turning in a paper or project previously used in another course; or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work. Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of "F" for the class. Further disciplinary action may be taken beyond the Department of Performing Arts. Cheating is serious business and the penalties for engaging in this sort of activity will be severe. Consult the following link for further information on academic conduct: www.tarleton.edu/deanofstudents/integrity/

 

 

Technology

One of the biggest frustrations in an online course can be the technology required to make it happen.  Don't hesitate to contact the technology resource personnel at Tarleton. Here is a webpage with several links to help you: https://www.tarleton.edu/technology/index.html

University Policies

 

Academic Integrity Statement and Policy

 

Cheating, plagiarism, or doing work for another person who will receive academic credit is impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the own work. Disciplinary action may be taken beyond the academic discipline administered by the faculty member who teaches the course in which the cheating took place. Consult the following links for further information on academic conduct.

Student Judicial Affairs: https://www.tarleton.edu/judicial/academicconduct.html

Student Handbook: https://www.tarleton.edu/studentrules/code-of-student-conduct.html

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Student Success

 

Tarleton State University is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (www.ada.gov) and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a disability seeking accommodation for this course, please contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services at 254.968.9650, studentaccessibilityservices@tarleton.edu, or visit https://www.tarleton.edu/sas/

 

 

Academic Affairs Core Values in the Classroom

 

Academic Integrity

 

Tarleton State University's core values are integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence, and service. Central to these values is integrity, which is maintaining a high standard of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic integrity represents the choice to uphold ethical responsibility for one’s learning within the academic community, regardless of audience or situation.

 

Academic Civility

 

Students are expected to interact with professors and peers in a respectful manner that enhances the learning environment. Professors may require a student who deviates from this expectation to leave the face-to-face (or virtual) classroom learning environment for that particular class session (and potentially subsequent class sessions) for a specific amount of time. In addition, the professor might consider the university disciplinary process (for Academic Affairs/Student Life) for egregious or continued disruptive behavior.

 

Academic Excellence

 

Tarleton holds high expectations for students to assume responsibility for their own individual learning. Students are also expected to achieve academic excellence by:

· honoring Tarleton’s core values.

· upholding high standards of habit and behavior.

· maintaining excellence through class attendance and punctuality.

· preparing for active participation in all learning experiences.

· putting forth their best individual effort.

· continually improving as independent learners.

· engaging in extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal and academic growth.

· reflecting critically upon feedback and applying these lessons to meet future challenges.

 

Academic Affairs - Service Learning Opportunity – March 21, 2024

 

In support of Tarleton’s core value of service, each student is expected to participate in a service-learning experience as a part of the Spring term’s week of service. This experience will challenge students to be engaged in the local community, address a community need, connect course objectives to the world around you, and involve structured student reflection. In this service-learning experience, you will not only enhance your knowledge and skills, but actively use those skills as you serve your community.

 

Student Rules

 

Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies and information contained in the Tarleton Student Rules - https://www.tarleton.edu/studentrules.