Critically analyse research and theory in a particular area of
Music Psychology that is interesting to you. You are required to review three research studies, describing the
research method used and the findings. You should then critically appraise the approach taken by the authors
by considering why they used a particular method and comparing the findings with your lived experiences with
music (using first person is acceptable in this assignment when discussing your own lived experience).
The assignment should be structured as follows:
Introduction – Outline your interest in the topic area chosen and describe who you have identified as the key
theorists in that field by including approximately 3- 5 references to their articles / books and explaining why you
think they are significant (approx. 400 words)
Study 1 – Briefly summarise the research undertaken by the authors, critically appraise the research design
and draw on your lived experience to consider whether the research findings are meaningful (approx. 400
words)
Study 2 - Briefly summarise the research undertaken by the authors, critically appraise the research design
and draw on your lived experience to consider whether the research findings are meaningful (approx. 400
words)
Study 3 - Briefly summarise the research undertaken by the authors, critically appraise the research design
and draw on your lived experience to consider whether the research findings are meaningful (approx. 400
words)
Conclusion – Reflect on the strengths and limitations of this body of literature and make suggestions for future
research including referencing any articles that have made similar proposals in the literature you have read
(approx. 400 words)
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