This is the step to really evaluate the sources I’ve acquired.  Teacher tap has a good article on evaluating internet resources: http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic32.htm.  Cake decorating sites may not be full of wrong information, but it’s a good practice to review sites and make sure they are reputable.

All the information I’ve found on these sites holds up to other sources, which is a good sign.  I think at this point, though, I need to narrow down my sources so I’m not overwhelmed.  I think my final sources will be:

http://www.wilton.com
http://www.baking911.com/decorating/101_intro.htm
http://www.azcentral.com/home/food/cooking201/lesson2.html
The Essential Cake Decorator by Janice Murfitt
Cake Decorating by Elaine MacGregor
The Food Network

All have something to offer and will be helpful in my final project.  I’ve found several answers to my questions and am excited to see how this information will transfer to my decorating skill.