African Music Research Methods Question Paper
African Music Research Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Music
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF MUSIC AND BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAE 413: AFRICAN MUSIC RESEARCH METHODS
DATE:
Tuesday 20th February, 2007
TIME: 8.00 a.m.-10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO.
1.
Discuss the purpose of each of the following items as they relate to research in African Music:-
(a)
State of the problem.
(b)
Research objectives.
(c)
Research hypothesis.
(d)
Rationale and significance.
(e)
Scope and limitation
(f)
Theoretical framework
(30 marks)
2.
Explain any four reasons for conducting a literature review before one embarks on a research project. (20 marks)
3.
Discuss any foru basic guidelines to good observation as applied to research in African Music. (20 marks)
4.
Explain the following in relation to writing a research report in African music:
(a)
Preliminary pages.
(b)
Background information.
(c)
Research findings.
(d)
Summary and conclusion.
(20 marks)
5.
Name and discuss any four steps followed in selecting a research topic. (20 marks)
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