MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation – The Benefits of Listening to Music

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation  – The Benefits of Listening to Music

Discipline:
– Music

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Single spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
3 sources

Paper DETAILS:

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation

Writing Assignment

Spring 2019

The Benefits of Listening to Music

 

Studies on the benefits of listening to music suggest that it may improve IQ, alter the listener’s mood, and assist in general learning.  Researchers even believe that the simple act of listening to music can cause the brain to produce a specific chemical.  This chemical has positive effects on things such as coordination.

For this writing project, you are asked to discuss and appraise the role of music in a balanced life.  More specifically, how has music helped you balance your life?  Consider music examples or discussions from class, as well as your experiences throughout your life, in which music seemed to have a more than average participation in some part of the process.  Has a specific song, record, or artist helped you through a difficult time?  Does a specific song trigger strong memories as if you are transported back to moments in your past?  Do you rely on music to assist you with daily tasks?  Share your thoughts in a short paper with the following criteria:

  1. Minimum of one, maximum of two pages in length, single spaced.
  2. Cite at least three articles/books/websites. If you cite an online source, please

provide the web address for verification purposes.  Provide a Reference List

identifying your works cited.

  1. Cite sources in the paper itself using in-text APA style citations.

***Please adhere to appropriate writing practices.  Include an introductory paragraph, at least one paragraph with a strong topic sentence followed supportive ideas, and a third paragraph providing an effective conclusion.  Spelling and grammar will be considered.

Papers must be typed, printed, and submitted via hardcopy.  Email submissions will not be accepted.  You may turn in papers before their due dates.

 

You may find the following articles useful in generating thoughts and points of reflection for your own experience.  Feel free to cite these in your papers.

 

“5 Ways Music Improves Our Health”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/02/music-and-health-rock-on_n_6573132.html

 

“Top Ten Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-benefits-listening-music/

 

“10 Positive Benefits of Listening to Music, According to Science”

http://liveforlivemusic.com/features/10-positive-benefits-of-listening-to-music-according-to-science/

 

“Seven Undeniable Benefits of Listening to Music”

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/benefits-of-music_us_58122175e4b0390e69ce84a5

 

“Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.lifehack.org/317747/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-listening-music

 

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Using In-text Citation

Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list.

 

APA in-text citation style uses the author’s last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number. More information on citing sources without pagination is given on the APA Style web page.

 

Example paragraph with in-text citation

A few researchers in the linguistics field have developed training programs designed to improve native speakers’ ability to understand accented speech (Derwing, Rossiter, & Munro, 2002; Thomas, 2004). Their training techniques are based on the research described above indicating that comprehension improves with exposure to non-native speech. Derwing et al. (2002) conducted their training with students preparing to be social workers, but note that other professionals who work with non-native speakers could benefit from a similar program.

 

References

Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259.

Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners’ comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder.

 

Citing Web Pages In Text

Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. If the author is not known, use the title and the date as the in-text citation (for long titles just use the first few words). Your in-text citation should lead your reader to the corresponding entry in the reference list. For sources with no date use n.d. (for no date) in place of the year: (Smith, n.d.). Below are examples of using in-text citation with web pages.

 

Web page with author:

In-text citation

Role-play can help children learn techniques for coping with bullying (Kraiser, 2011).

Reference entry

Kraizer, S. (2011). Preventing bullying. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/preventing-bullying/

Web page with no author:

In-text citation

The term Nittany Lion was coined by Penn State football player Joe Mason in 1904 (All things Nittany, 2006).

Reference entry

All things Nittany. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/nittanymascot.html

Web page with no date:

In-text citation

Establishing regular routines, such as exercise, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d.).

Reference entry

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Recovering emotionally from disaster. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx

For additional information on using APA style, visit the APA Style web page.

Total points possible: 50

Errors in any of the following categories may result in a loss of up to 4 points each:

  1. Spelling
  2. Grammar
  3. Format (Introduction, main body, conclusion…)
  4. Incorrect in-text citations
  5. Missing/incorrect format of References List
  6. Late submissions

 

Point total                          Percentage                         Letter Grade

50-47                                     100-94                   A

46-45                                     93-90                                     A-   

44                                           89-86                                     B+  

43-42                                     85-83                                     B

41-40                                     82-80                                     B-

39-38                                     79-76                                     C+ 

37                                           75-73                                     C

36-35                                     72-70                                     C-

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation  – The Benefits of Listening to Music

Discipline:
– Music

Type of service:
Essay

Spacing:
Single spacing

Paper format:
MLA

Number of pages:
1 page

Number of sources:
3 sources

Paper DETAILS:

MU 1010-02 Music Appreciation

Writing Assignment

Spring 2019

The Benefits of Listening to Music

 

Studies on the benefits of listening to music suggest that it may improve IQ, alter the listener’s mood, and assist in general learning.  Researchers even believe that the simple act of listening to music can cause the brain to produce a specific chemical.  This chemical has positive effects on things such as coordination.

For this writing project, you are asked to discuss and appraise the role of music in a balanced life.  More specifically, how has music helped you balance your life?  Consider music examples or discussions from class, as well as your experiences throughout your life, in which music seemed to have a more than average participation in some part of the process.  Has a specific song, record, or artist helped you through a difficult time?  Does a specific song trigger strong memories as if you are transported back to moments in your past?  Do you rely on music to assist you with daily tasks?  Share your thoughts in a short paper with the following criteria:

  1. Minimum of one, maximum of two pages in length, single spaced.
  2. Cite at least three articles/books/websites. If you cite an online source, please

provide the web address for verification purposes.  Provide a Reference List

identifying your works cited.

  1. Cite sources in the paper itself using in-text APA style citations.

***Please adhere to appropriate writing practices.  Include an introductory paragraph, at least one paragraph with a strong topic sentence followed supportive ideas, and a third paragraph providing an effective conclusion.  Spelling and grammar will be considered.

Papers must be typed, printed, and submitted via hardcopy.  Email submissions will not be accepted.  You may turn in papers before their due dates.

 

You may find the following articles useful in generating thoughts and points of reflection for your own experience.  Feel free to cite these in your papers.

 

“5 Ways Music Improves Our Health”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/02/music-and-health-rock-on_n_6573132.html

 

“Top Ten Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-benefits-listening-music/

 

“10 Positive Benefits of Listening to Music, According to Science”

http://liveforlivemusic.com/features/10-positive-benefits-of-listening-to-music-according-to-science/

 

“Seven Undeniable Benefits of Listening to Music”

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/benefits-of-music_us_58122175e4b0390e69ce84a5

 

“Scientists Find 15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music”

http://www.lifehack.org/317747/scientists-find-15-amazing-benefits-listening-music

 

DUE DATES are determined by the first letter of your last name: 

Lasts names starting with A-G:                   Due Wednesday February 13

Last names starting with H-R:                     Due Monday, February 25

Last names starting with S-Z:                      Due Wednesday, March 13

Using In-text Citation

Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list.

 

APA in-text citation style uses the author’s last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number. More information on citing sources without pagination is given on the APA Style web page.

 

Example paragraph with in-text citation

A few researchers in the linguistics field have developed training programs designed to improve native speakers’ ability to understand accented speech (Derwing, Rossiter, & Munro, 2002; Thomas, 2004). Their training techniques are based on the research described above indicating that comprehension improves with exposure to non-native speech. Derwing et al. (2002) conducted their training with students preparing to be social workers, but note that other professionals who work with non-native speakers could benefit from a similar program.

 

References

Derwing, T. M., Rossiter, M. J., & Munro, M. J. (2002). Teaching native speakers to listen to foreign-accented speech. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 23(4), 245-259.

Thomas, H. K. (2004). Training strategies for improving listeners’ comprehension of foreign-accented speech (Doctoral dissertation). University of Colorado, Boulder.

 

Citing Web Pages In Text

Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. If the author is not known, use the title and the date as the in-text citation (for long titles just use the first few words). Your in-text citation should lead your reader to the corresponding entry in the reference list. For sources with no date use n.d. (for no date) in place of the year: (Smith, n.d.). Below are examples of using in-text citation with web pages.

 

Web page with author:

In-text citation

Role-play can help children learn techniques for coping with bullying (Kraiser, 2011).

Reference entry

Kraizer, S. (2011). Preventing bullying. Retrieved from http://safechild.org/categoryparents/preventing-bullying/

Web page with no author:

In-text citation

The term Nittany Lion was coined by Penn State football player Joe Mason in 1904 (All things Nittany, 2006).

Reference entry

All things Nittany. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/nittanymascot.html

Web page with no date:

In-text citation

Establishing regular routines, such as exercise, can help survivors of disasters recover from trauma (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d.).

Reference entry

American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Recovering emotionally from disaster. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx

For additional information on using APA style, visit the APA Style web page.

Total points possible: 50

Errors in any of the following categories may result in a loss of up to 4 points each:

  1. Spelling
  2. Grammar
  3. Format (Introduction, main body, conclusion…)
  4. Incorrect in-text citations
  5. Missing/incorrect format of References List
  6. Late submissions

 

Point total                          Percentage                         Letter Grade

50-47                                     100-94                   A

46-45                                     93-90                                     A-   

44                                           89-86                                     B+  

43-42                                     85-83                                     B

41-40                                     82-80                                     B-

39-38                                     79-76                                     C+ 

37                                           75-73                                     C

36-35                                     72-70                                     C-

34-33                                     69-66                                     D+

32                                           65-63                                     D

31-30                                     62-60                                     D-

29-0                                       60-0                                       F

 

Whenever we go through something in life think what’s always been there for you. Most likely you’ll remember that it’s you listening to music. We have the tendency to listen while we are studying, showering, working out etc.

 

 

 

32                                           65-63                                     D

31-30                                     62-60                                     D-

29-0                                       60-0                                       F

 

Whenever we go through something in life think what’s always been there for you. Most likely you’ll remember that it’s you listening to music. We have the tendency to listen while we are studying, showering, working out etc.