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Jazz Memoire Book List and Paper Assignment
Assignment: write an 8-10 page research paper analyzing your chosen book
DON'T RETELL THE STORY!!
Guidelines:
1. Read the book and take notes on key information that you can use to expand upon. Concentrate on the main characters and their connections to a life in jazz. Include musical, social, racial, socio-economic and gender issues that are raised in the text.
2. Paper structure:
3. Proofread your work - ALWAYS - Never hand in a rough draft...
4. Cite your references, illuminate your points, use outside sources for research (at least 3.)
Grading Criteria: DON'T RETELL THE STORY! EVER!
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