(Research Paper)
To: Ms. Fe Baculi
(Instructor)
By Bing Deng
EAP Level 6 Research Writing
April 18, 2013
I. Introduction
A. Background 1. What is music? 2. Music in society
B. The relationship between music and humans
C. Thesis statement 1. The importance of music 2. The functions of music 3. The effects of music
II. People should not live without music.
A. Music is the language of the world.
B. Music makes people closer.
C. Music can create a mood and make people emotion.
III. Music can cure diseases and illnesses.
A. The history of music therapy
B. Music as a form of therapy
IV. Music affects people’s mind. A. Music and stresses B. Music and education C. Music and emotion
V. Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Suggestions
Introduction
Have you ever been interested in music? Have you noticed that music has some influences upon humans? How about music’s effects? Are they often good for people? How does music cure diseases and illnesses? Why do some people can’t live without songs? How can music affect our emotions and mind? Today, music has become more popular in people’s lives. Music has now become a big part of life. Everyone plays music conveniently at their homes by music recordings, radio broadcasts, and CDs. According to Longman Dictionary of American English (2006, p.268) music means “sounds arranged in patterns, with tunes.” Bower (2010) says that every culture has its music; however, most of them don't really have words to describe it (p.5). Human and music’s relationship is getting closer. Bower (2010) proves that in a society, music mainly interacts with people when musicians have actions with music. Everyone can partake in this process, and these experiences are inset in our lives. When people find something in common through the music which has an agile implication, they will be closer (p.5). Music is closely related to human lives, so there are