We extend the framework and the convergence criteria of wavewise
entropy inequalities
of [H. Yang, Math. Comp., (1996), pp. 45-67] to a large class
of semi-discrete high resolution
schemes for hyperbolic conservation laws with source terms.
This approach is based on an extended
theory of Yang [22] on wave tracking and wave analysis and the
theory of Vol'pert [21] on BV solutions.
For the Cauchy problem of convex conservation laws with source
terms, we use one of the
criteria to prove the convergence to the entropy solution of
generalized MUSCL schemes and a class
of schemes using flux limiters previously discussed in 1984 by
Sweby.