Discuss About Discuss About Theology as Represented in Bach’s Sacred Vocal Works.as Represented in Bach’s Sacred Vocal Works.
Description
Focuses on Saint Matthew’s Passion and included musical examples and illustrations. Must include bibliography. All information must be before 1750, no comparisons to modern day.
Clear, defensible claim – i.e., you should be arguing or proving or establishing something, not just offering a summary of information.
Clear organization on both macro and micro levels
Efficient, concise writing conforming to the conventions of academic writing
Topic sentences in each paragraph that point directly back to thesis
An introduction that sets your claim in context and prepares the reader for your argument; a conclusion that synthesizes rather than summarizes
Thorough evidence and support for every point
Reference to the music itself, including excerpting pertinent examples from the music
Evidence of deep, critical thought and genuine engagement with the topic
Proper use of the Chicago Manual of Style in all aspects of the paper (including body text, headings, figure setting, and captions, not just citations)
Musical excerpts used as evidence; appropriate reference to the music (e.g., In papers about an opera, don’t get lost in the plot. You can put a plot summary as an appendix. Your paper should focus on the music.)
