MUS 690 - Bibliography – Fall 2018

Mondays, 4:00–6:45 PM, HFA 147

Instructor: Dr. Anthony Barone (HFA 234)

Contact: Canvas messaging (preferred) or anthony.barone@unlv.edu
Office Hours: Mondays 2:20-3:50, Thursdays 3:00-4:30, or by appointment

Syllabus
Updated 9/5/2018 11:36 PM

Course Description
“Bibliography” facilitates M.M. and D.M.A. candidates’ study of a range of research principles, methods, and topics, and fosters the
development of bibliographical skills and techniques that support music research (understood in its broadest sense). Class meetings
will usually accommodate three basic kinds of activity: instructor lectures, collaborative exercises both in the classroom and at other
sites, and class discussion of readings as well as presentation and discussion of students’ shared work.
The purpose of the course is to ensure that M.M. and D.M.A. candidates are well prepared to meet the full range of potential
performance, scholarly, and teaching responsibilities commonly assumed by professionally trained musicians, and to present
themselves as responsible, professional, and informed members of artistic and academic communities and institutions. Most
specifically, students are expected to develop skills for locating, evaluating, and using information resources; and gain fluency in the
language and conventions of effective scholarly writing.

Expected Learning Outcomes

The course aims to develop students’
(i) familiarity with and effective use of print research materials, including reference works, collected editions, journals, scores,
and books;
(ii) familiarity with and effective use of major online resources for music research, including music dictionaries, search
engines, and full-text journals;
(iii) experience in the critical assessment of music literature, both print and online. This includes the critical assessments of
websites, YouTube, and other online tools;

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 (iv) ability to cite primary and secondary resources and critically assess those materials in connection with particular research
problems;
(v) ability to develop an argument that can be supported (or refuted) with the use of available primary and secondary resources,
and to communicate that argument using appropriate language and scholarly protocols.
Required Text
Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 9th ed. Revised by Wayne C. Booth et al.
Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2018.
The 9th edition is not available in Lied Library. In a pinch, the 8th edition is available in the Lied reference area
(LB2369 .T8 2013)
Other Texts
Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. 3rd ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago
Press, 2008.
On-line access through UNLV Library. Physical copies of earlier editions available in UNLV branch libraries.
The Chicago Manual of Style. 17th edition. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2017.
Lied reference: Z253 .U69 2017
Harvey, Gordon. Writing with Sources: A Guide for Students. 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Hackett, 2008.
On-line access through UNLV Library.
Holoman, D. Kern. Writing About Music: A Style Sheet. 3rd ed. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2014.
Physical reserve pending.
__________. Writing About Music: A Style Sheet, 2nd ed. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2008.
On-line access through UNLV Library. Physical copy: ML3797 .W75 2008
Sampsel, Laurie J. Music Research: A Handbook. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2013.
Acquisition pending.
Strunk Jr., William, and E. B. White. The Elements of Style. 4th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.
PE1408 .S772 2000

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Wingell, Richard. Writing About Music: An Introductory Guide. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2002.
Lied reserves: ML3797 .W54 2002.
Computer Access
The course presupposes that the student owns or has routine access to a personal computer and the Internet. The student is expected to
use a computer to, among other things, view course materials in WebCampus, conduct research, communicate with the instructor and
fellow students, and write and print assignments. For MUS 690, digital camera use (for taking, storing, and transmitting photos) may
be required (an ordinary cell phone camera is adequate).

Supplementary Materials
Additional materials will be placed on reserve in the University libraries or made otherwise accessible.
Course Requirements and Policies
Course requirements and policies are explained below. Students are obliged to read carefully, understand, and comply with each of the
requirements and policies.
Assignments: Readings, listening, and written assignments are to be completed by their assigned due dates and submitted to the
instructor as directed. Assignments submitted late are accepted and graded solely at the instructor’s discretion and with penalty.

Attendance: Regular and prompt attendance is required and, as an indication of active participation, is graded. If you are required by
the Department of Music to perform in a UNLV-sponsored, faculty-supervised off-campus musical event (e.g., ensemble tours to other
cities) during a part or whole of a class meeting, your absence from class will be excused if you (a) notify the instructor by email in
WebCampus prior to the event and (b) provide written (hardcopy or email) notification from the ensemble director explaining the
necessity of your absence. Groups of students participating in the same event may obtain and provide a single written explanation.
UNLV-sponsored on-campus and local performances of any kind are to be scheduled so as not to conflict with class meetings, and any
penalties or burdens resulting from absences caused by such conflicts are born solely by the student. No absence for any other reason
will be overlooked for attendance-grading purposes. Students who suffer longer periods of absence for severe medical reasons or other
dire circumstances will review their situations individually with the instructor, and, as appropriate, with the Disability Resource Center
or other parties.

Cell phones and other electronic devices: Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off or placed in silent mode during
class, with the exception of notebook computers or similar devices used for the purpose of taking notes during class. No other
electronic devices whatsoever may be used during class or exams without the instructor’s permission. Frivolous use (i.e., not

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immediately related to class activities) of computers (Web surfing, checking e-mail, etc.) is distracting to students and instructors, and
interferes with delivery and quality of instruction; a student found engaged in such behavior even once may be administratively
disenrolled from the course at the instructor’s discretion.

Class participation: Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and tasks.

Copyright and plagiarism: The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow
copyright and fair use requirements. YOU ARE INDIVIDUALLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF
COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. THE UNIVERSITY WILL NEITHER PROTECT NOR DEFEND YOU NOR ASSUME
ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT VIOLATIONS OF COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE LAWS. Violations of
copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as disciplinary action under
University policies. To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, the University encourages you to visit its
copyright web page at http://www.unlv.edu/committees/copyright.

Plagiarism, whether deliberate or inadvertent, will result in reprimand, grade reduction, and/or more severe penalties (see
“Copyright”). To learn more, consult http://www.library.unlv.edu/inst/plagiarism.html.

Disability statement: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) coordinates all academic accommodations for students with documented
disabilities. The DRC is the official office to review and house disability documentation for students, and to provide them with an
official Academic Accommodation Plan to present to the faculty if an accommodation is warranted. Faculty should not provide
students accommodations without being in receipt of this plan.

UNLV complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, offering reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability
that may require accommodations, you will need to contact the DRC for the coordination of services. The DRC is located in the
Student Services Complex (SSC), Room 137, and the contact numbers are: VOICE (702) 895-0866, TTY (702) 895-0652, FAX (702)
895-0651. For additional information, please visit: <http://studentlife.unlv.edu/disability/>.

WebCampus and Course Messaging: In order to enhance course content and facilitate communication among participants, class
members are expected to consult and use, on a regular and frequent basis, their University e-mail (“Rebelmail”) accounts and the
WebCampus on-line course management portal. The instructor will use WebCampus to provide updated course information and
content, maintain grades and attendance records, facilitate electronic submission of assignments and assessments, enable class
discussion, and communicate with students. For further information about WebCampus, see

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http://ccs.unlv.edu/scr/support/webcampus/using.asp. Each student is responsible for his or her own proficient use of WebCampus,
and should promptly consult the I.T. Help Desk, on-line documentation, and other University computing resources when questions or
problems arise. For communication specifically related to this course, students are asked to use the course messaging tool in
WebCampus rather than Rebelmail; the former preserves all course-related communications in an easily accessible and organized
fashion within WebCampus. Students might best communicate with the instructor and/or other members of the class in this way.

Examinations and quizzes: Students will write a midterm and final examination. The final examination will treat only material not
covered by the midterm. One or more short quizzes may be given. The instructor will determine classroom seating during
examinations. A student will receive a grade of 0 for a midterm examination missed without cause, which number will be used in the
calculation of the final course grade; a student who misses the midterm examination without cause is therefore well advised to drop
out of the course. A student who misses the final exam without cause will receive a grade ‘F’ for the course. Students who miss an
exam on account of a serious medical or familial emergency must consult with the instructor at the earliest opportunity to determine a
course of action. The instructor may provide the student an opportunity to take the exam at an alternate time when circumstances
permit. Travel plans, employment, or other commitments are not sufficient cause for missing an examination. Examinations will not
be rescheduled or offered at multiple times to accommodate students’ travel plans, employment obligations, or other commitments:
please make arrangements with employers or other parties in advance to avoid conflict with scheduled examination times.

Grades: Final course grades will be calculated based on the following distribution of credit. Student success correlates with (i) regular
and prompt attendance, (ii) timely completion of assignments, (iii) regular, careful reading of assigned texts or listening to repertoire,
and (iv) asking questions in class, by e-mail, or during office hours when something is not understood. Grading is heavily reliant on
assignments, which are to be completed by designated due dates (unless otherwise arranged). Missed assignments cannot be
submitted long after their due dates with the expectation that they will be graded or credit given.

Attendance 20%

Assignments (as given in Assignment documents,

and including a Program note project and
Annotated bibliography project 65%

Final Examination 15%

No extra credit through individualized special assignments or other tasks is available in MUS 690.

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Writing skills: Clarity, logic, and good style are indispensable attributes of writing. Students whose writing and rhetorical skills need
improvement are encouraged to consult the University’s Writing Center, which offers one-on-one or small group assistance with
writing at no cost. The Writing Center is located in CDC-301. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with
appointments will receive priority assistance.

Appointments may be made in person or by calling 895-3908. The student’s Rebel ID Card, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and
two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/

Course Syllabus

The class syllabus given below is subject to change. The most up-to-date syllabus is accessible in WebCampus. Students may print at
will all or parts of the syllabus from WebCampus.

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

(subject to change)

Class Date General Topics Assignments (Numbered assignment documents will contain
detailed instructions for preparation both oral and written)

1 8/27 Bibliographic apparatus and management

Introduction to Refworks

Introduction to Research

Music Library visit

9/3 Holiday (no class meeting)

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2 9/10 Lied Library visit Assignment 1
University library resources and facilities

Specialized Physical and Digital

Resources

3 9/17 Survey of Research Procedures and Assignment 2

Sources

4 9/24 Music Theory/Analytical Approaches Assignment 3

What is music analysis? What is it for?

5 10/1 Problems of Research I: Biography Assignment 4

Case studies: Rosetta Tharpe

6 10/8 Problems of Research II: Performance Assignment 5

Practice

Case study: J. S. Bach

Architecture library visit (theater and

acoustic sources [in planning])

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7 10/15 Problems of Research III: Analysis Assignment 6

Case study: Claude Debussy

8 10/22 Problems of Research IV: Reception Assignment 7

Case study: Ornette Coleman

9 10/29 Problems of Research V: Perception Assignment 8

Sources in Psychology, Physiology,

Research on Human Subjects

10 11/5 Problems of Research VI: Global Musics Assignment 9

Case study: Asian music (TBD)

11/12 Holiday (no class meeting)

11 11/19 Music and Intellectual Property, Assignment 10

Plagiarism, Copyright, and More

Case study: Robin Thicke vs. Estate of

Marvin Gaye

Visit to Law Library (in planning)

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12 11/26 Presenting work: organization of essays, Assignment 11
writing strategies

13 12/3 (cont.) Assignment 12

Final Exam 10:10 AM–12:10 PM

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