Explanations or definitions |
- Wikipedia-type articles
- Library or online "Reference" sources
- fact-based, informational websites (for example, WebMD)
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Current information on events, people, social issues |
- news sources
- magazine articles and websites
- current events websites
- current events library databases
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Points of view or opinions |
- "Opinion" sections on news websites
- websites for activist organizations
- blogs
- social media
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Analysis of an issue or event
(sources that explain why something happened, not just what happened)
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- magazine articles and websites
- research studies (peer-reviewed articles)
- books
(more likely to be found in library resources)
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Historical information |
- Wikipedia and other encyclopedias
- history reference databases
- reputable historical societies or organizations
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Statistics or data |
- government websites that collect data
- research studies (peer-reviewed articles)
- library "reference" books or databases
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