This site has been designed as a general introduction for undergraduate students to the resources and tools available to the music researcher.

A more advanced research guide for Dissertation and postgraduate research students is available at 'Researching Music - Advanced'.

Getting Started: A guide to approaching essay questions, choosing keywords and beginning to research a new topic
Materials: A description of the types of materials you will need to consult in the preparation of your essay, including books, periodicals, music and online resources.
Search Tools: A guide to the library catalogue, bibliographies, periodical indexing services and other search tools of assistance to the music researcher.
Evaluating: Tips on evaluating and selecting material relevant to your research, both print and web-based.
Documenting: A complete guide to presenting your essay according to Faculty guidelines, including footnotes, musical examples and bibliography.

Additional resources: