Craig+Thorogood+RP+Post+1

1) Presentation of Research Findings
 * I am leaning toward writing an informative explanation paper, because I would like to learn all about the topics I'm interested in rather than arguing one specific point or aspect about them
 * No questions
 * This approach allows me to concisely deliver information to my audience in an unbiased way. Audiences of this type would most likely want to learn about a certain topic rather than read someone's argument or opinion. Therefore, that's who I will gear my paper towards. This type of paper also allows for a broader approach - I can have more information rather than focusing on an argument

2) The pursuit of new knowledge
 * Where did music originate and how has it changed over time?
 * **What role has music played in past societies and has this role changed over the years?**
 * Does music influence behavior or attitude?
 * What are the negative influence of coffee? (yes, random)

3) I don't know too much about the early, early, types of music, but as a member of society I can see how music has changed, from Bach and Beethoven to the introduction and modernizations of new instruments, to songs that can be created completely on a computer.

My early research on wikipedia says that the human voice was the first instrument ever, which makes sense. It's interesting how this instrument by itself without any other instruments is still popular today (acapella).

Also, the first flute was believed to be made from a cave bears femur and is 43,000 years old

4) The rationale
 * Music has always been a huge part of my life. As both a violin and a piano player, and someone who listens to modern radio quite often, I get a diversified view on the definition of music. Obviously, music is important to me and I'm interested in learning more about its origins and how it has evolved over time. I think this would make an interesting paper because its not something everyone would write about, and its not something thats very well known. A few directions I could go in would be to analyze elements of certain instruments and how they evolved over time and how different cultures have treated music. I truly do care about this topic and feel I have a lot to write about because it's something I love