I need an example thesis for a research paper. It can be about pretty much any music as long as its before 1750. (pretty much everything from Ancient Music - The Baroque period). Thanks in advance!
Only you can write your thesis. What are you interested in proving about any composer or type of music or ... ??
Once you have that figured out and have a rough outline written, you'll be ready to deal with a thesis.
Certainly! Here's an example thesis statement for a research paper on music before 1750:
"The influence of Gregorian chant on the development of Western music during the Medieval and Renaissance periods."
To explain how to arrive at this thesis statement, follow these steps:
1. Identify the broad topic: In this case, it is "music before 1750."
2. Narrow down the time period: Specify the range to Ancient Music (including the Medieval period) up until the Baroque period (1750).
3. Select a specific aspect of the topic: Consider a particular genre, style, or phenomenon within this time period. For example, in this thesis statement, I focused on the influence of Gregorian chant.
4. Analyze potential research areas: Explore the significance and impact of Gregorian chant on the development of Western music.
5. Formulate the thesis statement: Combine the identified research area with the time frame: "The influence of Gregorian chant on the development of Western music during the Medieval and Renaissance periods."
Remember, the thesis statement provides a clear focus for your research paper and should be specific, arguable, and concise. Feel free to modify the thesis statement to further tailor it to your research interests and objectives.