Depending on what your topic is, you may need to find work that other researcher have done. This generally is published in the form of books or scholarly articles. Scholarly articles are usually evaluated by other experts in the field through a process called peer review.
You can find scholarly sources in OneSearch, and you may also want to search in some specialized databases dedicated to the arts.
JSTOR is an archive of full-text scholarship, digital collections, and digital images. As of August 2024, all Artstor content has been moved to JSTOR. JSTOR includes content from disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences.
An international array of peer-selected art publications, 1929-current , with expanded coverage of Latin American, Canadian, Asian and other non-Western art, new artists, contemporary art, exhibition reviews, and feminist criticism.
If you're having trouble finding sources on your topic, please reach out to a librarian to talk about your research and the kinds of sources you need. Librarians are experts at searching for information needed for research projects.
You can email the Theatre Arts & Dance Librarian or Schedule a Research Appointment using the links to the left.
You can also come by the library between 10-5 to talk to a librarian in person. Just come to the Information/Checkout Desk on the 2nd floor of the library and ask to speak to a librarian about your research.
