Research Guides: Music Research Guide: Internet Resources

Website Evaluation Tips

Check out these tips when deciding to use an online source. Always be skeptical.

Authority: Who is responsible for creating the web page? Is there a publisher or sponsor of the web page? Can you find information about the author and publisher?
Audience: Who is this web site created for? Is the content geared towards an age group or population group?
Accuracy: How does the information compare to other sources?
Content: What is the content of the web site: images, articles, a blog? The type of domain (.edu, .gov, .org) may provide some clues about the information. Can you detect a bias? Are there cited references?
Currency: How recent is the web site? Is there information on when it was last updated?

On Music Dictionary
Online music dictionary.
Institute of Jazz Studies
Institute of Jazz Studies from Rutgers University.
Music Theory Online
Music Theory Online is the refereed, electronic journal of the Society for Music Theory.
Beethoven Center
The Center is the only institution in North America devoted solely to the life, works, and accomplishments of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Established in 1983 when Ira F. Brilliant donated his Beethoven collection to San José State University.
IMSLP
IMSLP stands for International Music Score Library Project.