As I was reading the "Tech" articles you provided I was wondering "Where did these authors get all these great resources?" I have been using Google as my main, multi-purpose search engine for years. In search of scholarly articles, I usually use the Library's Catalog (usually the one my professor refers me to).One of the most frustrating aspects of doing research is finding relevant articles. Some research sessions I walk away from feeling totally discouraged because I've looked for articles/websites and found virtually nothing. I guess my biggest concern would be: Do you have any tips for finding good online resources? Any suggestions for how to plan and organize a good "search party"?
Otherwise, class is great, and I'm feeling good about the assignments.
Almost forgot, for my Tech Assignment I'd like to find webresources that will lead students to the history of music genres. Is this too broad? Should I focus on just one or a couple of types of genres? Thanks for your help and feedback, Dana
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Hi Dana,
Being one of the authors on each of the three I shared, I can tell you that our search took trial and error. In Google, I just used a variety of search terms to find different sites. I viewed numerous ones - many that were terrible. I have no reat words of wisdom on how to search except to say it requires some patience to go through and use different search terms.
Your topic is a solid one. I know we talked about it in class.
Tim
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