Theatre Research Guide: Websites

ASK YOURSELF: 

• Is the author an authority or expert?
• Is evidence used to support facts?
• Do you think the information is correct?
• What is the author's agenda?
• Is the website selling products? 

Did You Know?

• To search education Web sites, please type:  site:.edu [skipping a space and then entering your search term(s)]

• For a search of organization Web sites, please type:  site:.org [skipping a space and then entering your search term(s)]

Examples:

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/ 

metmuseum.org

When evaluating websites you will want to consider the sites
CURRENCY

RELIABILITY

AUTHORITY

PURPOSE 
This will help determine if the site is going be a good resource for your research. 

• ATHE: Association of Theatre in Higher Education is a positive example. Notice the ABOUT US link that leads to the organization's mission and the names of the involved individuals.
• Performing Arts Encyclopedia. free encyclopedia, part of Library of Congress's American Memory Project, and will search materials within the project. Note: You might find this site useful for research.
• IBDB: Internet Broadway Database: This site offers basic background and directory information.  
• CauseIQ - Non-profit Theaters