Music 271: Music Performance Science

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Can I use this in my research?
How do you know if you can use something as a source? See below, and check for each of these points.

Who wrote the text?
Can you easily find the author, or is this information unclear and/or missing? What are the author's credentials?

When was this written or last updated?
Does the information seem current?

Are there spelling or grammar errors?
Does the author cite their sources?
Can you verify that the information is true?

Who is the publisher?
Could this company have an influence on the information presented?

Is the source objective, or biased?
How much bias is there? Are they trying to sell you something, or advance an agenda?

Who is the author writing for: students, researchers, consumers, or a different group?

If you notice a lot of bias, missing or inaccurate information, and/or the source lacks credibility, don't use it for your research.