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Resource Evaluation Criteria
"SATBs"
What is the scope of the source ? What is covered? What is
omitted?
Who is the author or editorial board? Are they knowledgeable
in
the field?
Timeliness : when was the resource written? Is it up-to-date? Does it include new scholarship?
What is their bias ?
Is the source for a scholarly or popular audience?
Basic Research Method
Start with an article in a scholarly encyclopedia for the field and read about your topic .
As you read decide how you want to focus your research
Write down any key words, composers, events, terms--they'll be useful later
From that encyclopedia’s bibliography collect relevant articles,
books and other resources
Consult other appropriate topical reference sources
Consult indexes for articles and chapters of books
Consult your library’s catalogs for books and other materials.