Student Research Papers
(Research Director: David Carpenter, RPT)
Research Papers
As part of the required CSPT course curriculum, each student is required to complete two short research papers to be turned in at the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters. The topic of these papers will be assigned from a pool of questions relating to the three study areas of tuning, repair and regulation. Each student will indicate his or her preferences of questions, but must complete one paper each on tuning, repair and regulation topics. Formulating the answers will require the student to look beyond the material in the CSPT coursework. The provided library and internet access will provide a strong starting point for researching your topics. Students should consider the research project to be for their benefit and enjoyment in developing a questioning and analyzing approach to your work that will enable you to continually improve your understanding of piano technology.
Students will turn in all work to the Research Director who will serve as your advisor and offer assistance as needed on your papers. Organized and clear answers are expected, and papers will be graded as pass or fail.
If you are ever unsure of your topic, need any advice on how to approach your paper, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER, please contact the Research Director immediately to ensure an on-time completion of your paper. Procrastination will not lead to a successful paper.
