Music: Writing & Citing

This book presents a concise, clear, and handy guide for both music majors and non-majors who have to complete research and writing assignments for their classes. Written by a music professor, the book approaches the craft of writing from a musical perspective, offering examples drawn from the kind of materials that musicians often use. It is an ideal accompaniment to any Music Appreciation or Introduction to Music Writing and Research course. This new edition addresses three new areas: the growth of the internet as a research tool; how to draw on others' research without plagiarizing; and new systems for citing new technologies.

This book is a writing guide and a reference manual in one: the first part, a "how to" section, offers a clear explanation of the purpose of music research and how it is to be done, including basic introductions to the most necessary tools for musical inquiry (with special emphasis on strategic use of the internet), and how they can be accessed and used. The second part is a compendium of information on style and sources for quick reference, including a straightforward presentation of the purpose and use of citation and reference systems as they are applied to music. As a whole, the volume gives readers a clear picture of how to write about music at different levels and for different purposes in a handy, thoroughly cross-referenced format.