MUSL 2100: Music as Global Culture

Citing using Chicago Manual of Style

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Evaluate

In your research journal, evaluate your findings.

Author and source credibility
Relevance: when was it written? What is the purpose?
Accuracy: check the sources. what sources are included?
What bias does the information have?
Who is the audience?
What is the tone?
Will this be useful for my argument (y/n)? Am I missing information that may be helpful to my research?

Annotate and Organize Information

Annotate your sources: summarize the material. What is the thesis?
- How is this helpful fo my research?
Organize your information
- How can I use this source?
- Where can I use this source in my paper?

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