Websites
Resources from the Web
Check out this list of websites to get help with research or writing, or to see organizations and job opportunities associated with Music.
Always be cautious when using sites from the open internet, and be sure to read websites critically.
How Google Search Works
Suggested Websites
- “Rock and Roll” on Encyclopedia Britannica
An encyclopedia entry on the history of rock ’n’ roll.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A museum of rock ’n’ roll located in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Rock Music Timeline
An interactive timeline of rock ’n’ roll history.
- Rolling Stone
Online version of the long-running rock magazine.
- Rock & Roll Roadmaps
A website dedicated to physical locations associated with rock ’n’ roll history.
Read Websites Critically
Anyone can publish anything on the internet.
Use the Spider Method to ensure that your internet sources are appropriate for your research.
- Source
Who wrote the information? Is he qualified? If you can’t find an author, you shouldn’t trust the information until you verify it elsewhere.
- Purpose
Why does this website exist? Is it intended to sell a product or convince readers of something? Can you detect any bias?
- Information
Is the information current? Check for a publication date. If there isn’t one, you need to verify currency with another source.
- Domain
Be aware of the host site. Is the domain .edu or .gov? These domains sometimes have more authoritative or reliable information.
- Educational
Who is the intended audience? Is there adequate depth to the information? Are you sure it’s not a hoax site or satire?
- Reliability
Is the same information available on other websites? Triangulate with other sources to improve the chance of getting complete or accurate information.