Blog Post Tips
After reviewing many of your blog posts over the past few weeks, I have noticed a few patterns in several posts on which I'd like to comment:- Be sure to read the post directions carefully. Many blog post #3 entries include commentary on more than one song. Others, include only comments about the music itself. This is only one aspect of the music performance. What did you notice in the performers? How did the time and space change the performance? (Keep in mind that I wouldn't ask you to attend if the experience wasn't different than watching a YouTube video.) In many cases, students who have failed to read the directions have had difficulty keeping to the length restrictions, thus, making this more difficult than needed.
- Use line breaks to separate paragraphs. This isn't a paper. Blogs often read in short paragraphs with heading if needed. Feel free to adjust the formatting and your paragraph length so that your post reads well. (The one-paragraph blog post is often just harder to read.)
- Add posts with your own music interests or in preparation for/reaction to class discussions. Remember that you can use your extra blog posts to help your participation grade.
- Submit blog posts on time, both on your blog and in Turnitin.com. Although your blog will receive a bulk grade, it is important to submit each blog on time. If you have not already submitted Blog #2 with your proposal, please do so ASAP. Some students were absent during the in-class proposal response.
Music Ethnography Proposals
Nearly all proposals are accepted. I will review concerns regarding your proposals this week and make comments directly to your blog if needed. Please keep in mind that the Music Ethnography Guidelines are provided on here as well as on the right column of this blog. Read these guidelines BEFORE you attend the event you wish to use.
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