Student Research Papers
(Research Director: David Carpenter, RPT)
1723 Cristorori Action Model by David Peterson RPT '06
Research Papers
As part of the CSPT course curriculum, each student is required to complete a short research paper to be turned in in the 4th quarter. The topic of this paper 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, and may also suggest a topic which must be approved by the Research Director. 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 their work that will enable them to continually improve their understanding of piano technology.
The Research Director will meet with all students in the 2nd Quarter to discuss reseach methodology and resources, and then again in the 3rd Quarter to assess progress; the Research Director will serve as your advisor and offer assistance as needed on your papers. In the 4th Quarter, students will turn in all work in a timely fashion. 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.
