Cuyamaca College History of Rock Music Analytical Essay

Question Description

I’m working on a Music project and need support to help me study.

Address all aspects of both of the following topics, with a combined total of at least 300 words.

When you are ready to submit your assignment, click on the blue “Submit Assignment” button above, then copy & paste your work into the Text Entry box (you cannot upload a file). Be sure to click the “Submit Assignment” button before leaving the page.

To receive full credit, you must demonstrate an informed knowledge of the topics. You will be graded on depth of analysis, use of specific examples, and correct grammar/spelling. Exemplary work may receive extra credit points.

Topics for Writing Assignment 1:

1. Identify at least three musical characteristics that were essential to early African American music. For each of those characteristics, explain how they functioned in slave songs or ring shouts, and how they functioned in early blues styles or spirituals.

2. Compare/contrast country blues and classic blues: discuss the musical and/or cultural origins of each style, explain three musical characteristics of each style, and identify the relative commercial success of each style. Name two country blues performers and two classic blues performers.

Writing Assignment Rubric

The 40-point Writing Assignments provide you with the possibility of earning a maximum of 6 extra credit points. The following rubric will be used to assess your work:

Rubric

Writing Assignment Rubric

Criteria

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Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuantity and quality of comments, quality of writing.Address all aspects of both of the following topics, with a combined total of at least 300 words. To receive full credit, you must demonstrate an informed knowledge of the topics. You will be graded on depth of analysis, use of specific examples, and correct grammar/spelling. Exemplary work may receive extra credit points

40.0 pts

• All aspects of both topics are addressed, 300 words minimum. • Informed knowledge of the topics demonstrated, excellent depth of analysis, use of specific examples. • Engaging writing, including correct grammar and spelling.

0.0 pts

Minus 12 points for any of the following: • Most aspects of both topics are not addressed. • Only 180 words in length. • Poor effort overall. • No use of specific examples. • Poor organization of ideas, with many errors in grammar and/or spelling.

0.0 pts

Minus 4 points for any of the following: • One aspect of both topics are not addressed. • Only 260 words in length • Insufficient depth of analysis. • Insufficient use of specific examples. • Good writing, but too many errors in grammar and/or spelling.

0.0 pts

Minus 8 points for any of the following: • Two aspects of both topics are not addressed. • Only 220 words in length • Poor depth of analysis. • Poor use of specific examples. • Problematic writing, with many errors in grammar and/or spelling.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExtra Credit criteriaExtra credit points will be awarded for exemplary, highly detailed observations, and going well over the 300 word minimum.

0.0 pts

Exemplary depth of analysis, 360-480 words = 1-3 extra credit points.

0.0 pts

Exemplary, highly detailed observations, 540-660 words = 4-6 extra credit points.

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