User:BenLewis

=Analytical Writing=

Overview
Throughout the upcoming quarter, I intend to thoroughly research and describe the history and origins of, as well as the modern and forthcoming manufacturing techniques of modern percussion cymbals. This includes cymbals used in drum sets, ethnic ensembles, orchestras, and any other situations in which I encounter them. I estimate this filling at least five pages, although it could be more without difficulty.

Rationale
I am excited to learn more about this topic, because it interests me as a percussionist, and because I know very little about the subject. I would also be well served in knowing how to tell the quality of any cymbals I would consider purchasing in the future.

Publication
I hate to limit myself, but currently I am not planning on pursuing publication. This is not looking to be the type of article that would befit widespread dissemination to the masses. Despite the fact that I that this will not interest the majority of people, I will likely still post the finished piece on my Facebook page and blog.

Schedule

 * 1) week 2 Discuss topic with Teacher-man and get it approved.
 * 2) week 3 Begin gathering basic research; articles, opinions, and random information.
 * 3) week 4 Research.
 * 4) week 5 Research.
 * 5) week 6 Research.
 * 6) week 7 Finish research, begin outlining.
 * 7) week 8 Finish outlining, begin writing.
 * 8) week 9 Writing.
 * 9) week 10 Finish Writing
 * 10) week 11 PORTFOLIO! AAAAAH!!!

Anticipated Problems
This, being my last quarter in my program (God willing), it will likely be very busy with audio-related things. I can't say that this class will be on the upper-cusp of my priorities list, and to combat that, I decided to choose a topic that interests me, and that is not overly complex, as I would like to be able to finish most of it by week 9 or 10, leaving me time in the last two weeks to focus on the madness that will already be encompassing me by that time.

Week 6 Project Review


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