How fusion developed in the late 1960s and 1970s.

Describe in how fusion developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. Describe the
influences from African-American soul and funk music on fusion. Provide your opinion as
to how fusion is connected to cultural diversity. Use specific examples of major figures
and important recordings.
The research paper is to be approximately four pages long each (double spaced) not including the citations.
Select Citations for information on how to prepare the citations.
Your research paper should include specific examples and should involve major figures and stylistic
movements as well as diversity and historical issues related to jazz. You must consult at least three outside
sources for this research paper. You must use appropriate citations and itemize all outside using footnotes and
a bibliography. Your textbook is not an outside source, but may be consulted as well. The research paper will
be graded on content, quality of research, organization and structure, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and
writing style.
To prepare for this research paper, you are encouraged to become familiar with the significant figures, styles
and concepts discussed in the text and video lectures. You can also get a head start by looking at possible
outside sources. You can talk with your teammates or someone who knows the subject, skim the Internet,
browse shelves and bibliographies and search the library catalog to become familiar with general sources on
the subject. Research Paper topics are available only on the dates indicated on the Course Schedule.
Each research paper must have a minimum of three outside sources and those
sources must be cited in your document.