Helping students write clear, convincing, persuasive prose on musical topics, this practical introductory text focuses on general writing issues as well as special challenges of writing about music—with clear, step-by-step explanations of the process of writing a paper. Fine-tuned for the utmost clarity and updated to reflect the latest research methodology, resources, and technology, it continues to offer strong coverage on research, organization, drafting and editing—and includes a thorough section on basic writing skills.