Use this guide to get help with MLA citations and formatting: MLA Citation Guide.
When researching music history, try finding information on different aspects of your topic. For example, encyclopedias and dictionaries are great for finding the following information:
After you find some background information, use those concepts to find in-depth sources, such as books and articles.
For example, in scholarly articles, you may find:
Using a variety of types of resources will help you find the information you need.
The words you use to search make a difference when searching in library databases. Use these tips to help you find sources more quickly:
If you're still stuck, try using the tutorial below:
Use these databases to find background information on your composer, piece of music, type of music, etc.
General Reference database that includes general and subject-specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, atlases and many other reference materials in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Use these databases to dig deeper and find peer-reviewed articles on your topic. You'll find analyses and other research.
General purpose archive of peer-reviewed journal articles from a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines.
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