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You can get information from reliable sources such as, libraries, government offices, museums, and the Internet . You may want to interview people or send emails to experts. As you research, use both primary and secondary sources.

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The original sources of information, also know as Primary Sources, are materials such as legal documents, artifacts, letters, interviews, or speeches.

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This sources have been analuzed and/or explained by a third party. They include: textbooks, third-person magazine articles, and scholarly journals.

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Wether you use primary or secondary sources, you must determine just how objective each source is to be sure the writers do not have a bias that will negatively affect your credibility

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Once you have a topic, such as Italian music in the Middle Ages, and are ready to begin your research, follow the next steps:

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Scan websites and articles to become familiar with Italian music during the Middle Age

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Develop research questions based on your findings:

Who were the most famous Italian composers during the Middle Ages?

What types of instruments did they play?

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Use only reliable sources.
Examples:
Historical records, scholarly journals, highly respected national newspapers, university publications, and websites from respected institutions.

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Avoid using unreliable sources found in popular magazines, anonymous Internet articles, blogs, etc

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Take notes by reading through articles, and highlight important points that relate to your thesis. Your notes should include information such as the title, author, publication, date, page numbers, and URL. This will help you remember where you got your information in case you want to refer back to it or cite your sources in your essay.