Develop a Plan for Research:

• review your research questions (see Assignment Page and Research Outline in Google Classroom)
• brainstorm keywords for research
• select the research strategies that will work for you

 

Where to look for sources:

Use the Library Catalogue!

• books about music and musicians can be found with call numbers in the 700’s
• Databases like Biography in Context, Global Issues in Context, and History Reference Center  will be the most useful
•  When using general websites, remember to assess whether or not your source is reliable!

 

Website Credibility:

Use our Website Evaluation Form as a tool for evaluating your website.  Is the information accurate and credible?  Is this source useful for your assignment?

 

Taking Good Research Notes:

Use this template to take notes from a web source:  MLA-Page-from-Website-doc

Use this template to take notes from a book source:  MLA-Book-doc

Use this template to take notes from a database article:  MLA-Journal-Magazine-doc

 

Citing Sources:

For this assignment, cite your sources using MLA style.

• basic explanation of MLA style for your assignment
• Purdue University OWL – a fantastic explanation of MLA referencing and Works Cited pages
• a sample Works Cited page from OWL
• PRACTICE!