Here is the outline and the topic discussion post i had submitted with the prof

Here is the outline and the topic discussion post i had submitted with the professors notes. Adjust to what best works but try to follow some of what i had but especially use with the sources i put. If more pages are needed or anything please message me and let me know. I’m really panicking about this assignment lol
Outline:
Title: Louis Armstrong’s Enduring Influence on Music
Thesis Statement:
The historical relevance of Louis Armstrong is in his transformative contributions to jazz, shown by his innovations in trumpet playing, scat singing, and his role in challenging racial barriers. His enduring legacy not only shaped the course of music history but also resonates today, as his pioneering work remains an indispensable part of the contemporary musical landscape. [OK]
[This is a good, but ambitious outline.]
I. Introduction
A. Brief background on Louis Armstrong
B. Statement of the thesis
II. Early Life and Musical Beginnings
A. Overview of Armstrong’s childhood and upbringing
B. His introduction to music and learning to play the trumpet
III. Innovation in Jazz
A. Armstrong’s pioneering trumpet playing and its impact on jazz
B. Popularization of scat singing and its influence on vocal stylings
IV. Breaking Racial Barriers
A. Armstrong’s role in challenging racial segregation in the music industry
B. How he became an icon for racial equality
V. Global Influence
A. Mentoring other musicians and passing on his passion for music
B. Armstrong’s influence on music worldwide
VI. Contemporary Relevance
A. Examining how Armstrong’s legacy continues to impact modern music
B. The enduring importance of his contributions to American culture
VII. Conclusion
A. Summarizing Louis Armstrong’s historical relevance
B. Reiterating the enduring impact of his work on the music industry
Part 2: Draft Works Cited Page (in MLA format)
[Secondary Sources: There are 16 biographies available in the PCC Library.] [There is also a large collection of online biographies at the Internet Archive.]
[Primary Source: You can also find Armstrong’s autobiography, Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans, at the Internet Archive.]
• Louis Armstrong House Museum. “Biography.” Louis Armstrong House Museum, https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/biography/ (https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/biography/).
• Brothers, Thomas. “Louis Armstrong.” Oxford Bibliographies, https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0240.xml (https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0240.xml).
Topic discussion post:
For my research topic i’ve chosen Louis Armstrong. Louis Armstrong influenced jazz as a genre and created new standards for it with his trumpet playing and vocal stylings. He made scat singing popular for that time which had a significant influence in music. Armstrong not only impacted music for that time but also in todays music especially with breaking racial barriers and showing deep emotions and expression through his music. There was a global influence that he had when he not only mentored musicians but by passing on his passion for music. Louis Armstrong had influenced music and his music will continue to influence music today.

Sources:

Biography

https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0240.xml