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Music History 3513: Web Resources

World Music Recordings

Note:    IMPORTANT

Recordings that accompany each volume of the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music are currently available at the Circulation Desk of the Library. 

The number for the CDs is 780.9 G169m.  Ask at the Circulation Desk for a recording for the appropriate Garland volume  Listen to these CDs on the computers available in the Library.  If you have a laptop, check out a USB DVD Drive adaption at the Circulation Desk for listening purposes.

 

Criteria for Web Site Evaluation

Critical evaluation of web sites is very important.  The following critieria are among those used to assess the value and reliability of individual sites:

  • Accuracy   Are statistics, quotes, details, or references provided?  Are any of the sources from peer reviewed publicatons?
  • Authority  What are the credentials or background of the person/organization responsible for the web site?
  • Bias/Objectivity Is the information biased due to viewpoints of the organization or author creating the site? What is the source of the information?
  • Completeness   Does the information provide a well-rounded assessment of the topic?
  • Currency   Is the information current?   Is the site currently maintained and frequently updated?

 

Evaluating Web Sites