Oxford Music Online, containing Grove Music, is a good starting point for researching your topic. Each article is written by scholars in the field and contains thorough bibliographies.
1) Locate and read an article on your topic to get an overview of your topic.
2) Look over the bibliography for additional sources that might help you with your presentation.
3) Consult the abbreviation guide for help deciphering bibliographies.
Alternatively, you may search Encyclopedia Britannica Online for topics that are peripherally related to music.
