The Genre of hip hop for the topic is East Coast Hip Hop from 1980-1990. 5 page,

The Genre of hip hop for the topic is East Coast Hip Hop from 1980-1990.
5 page, double spaced paper on a specific topic relating to American popular music
Research paper topic, outline, + 3 possible sources
Do a 20 minute presentation on a general topic “umbrella” such as hip hop.
Purpose
• [To Persuade your Reading Audience of a Convincing Position] Using the UE guidelines, establish why you chose the genre or style of music that you are describing, and what it represents in our culture.
Your thesis statement
should IMPLY a guiding
research question, e.g.
Are the extreme
examples of sexual and
violent lyrics in later Hip
Hop music a result of
the commercialization
of the genre, or an
authentic expression of the composer/performers’ experience?
Evidence
Because we are focusing on analysis and critique, these written assignments rely primarily on information provided by you. However, information that is obtained from outside sources should be cited appropriately using MLA or APA style. Use scholarly articles – not information that cannot be verified.
Analysis
After analyzing the cultural context, what conclusions can be drawn? Generally speaking, your paper should not promote a neutral stance, e.g. Madonna’s music represents a reversal of the cultural norm in the role of women in American society in the following ways…
In this assignment, your ultimate “decision” (drawn ideally from conventional critical thinking techniques and the SLU core values) is represented as a thesis/position statement in your introduction and conclusion, e.g. “Death Metal music gives America’s youth an appropriate/or inappropriate outlet for violent emotions in a relatively controlled atmosphere (that of the concert venue), and as such provides a harmless (or harmful) cathartic experience for the fans/audience.
SLU Core Values
The SLU Core Values are PRICER: Personal Development, Responsible Stewardship, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Respect.
Be sure to specifically relate your purpose and decision to these standards.
• Use good grammar and
organize the paper in a logical and consistent way.
Concluding Thoughts…
• 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.