LibGuides: Debate Research: Using Reliable Sources

Identifying Credible Sources

How to Use Lateral Reading to Identify Credible Sources

Green, John. “Check Yourself with Lateral Reading: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #3.” YouTube, CrashCourse, 22 Jan. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoQG6Tin-1E.

Useful Databases

For KRL - copy/use card #29068006856151

General use online encyclopedia. Good for finding basic, starting information and links to reputable external sources..

Pulls together vetted resources on different sides of controversial topics. Use KRL library card number to access.

Power database searches scholarly documents on a range of topics. Use KRL library card number to access.

General use online encyclopedia. Good for finding basic, starting information and links to reputable external sources..

Library Catalog Search

Citing Sources

OSLIS Citation Maker
This citation creator is one of the best I've found. No ads, helpful guidance through the 'whys' of formatting. The option to use MLA instead can be found at the bottom.

Garofalo, MLIS, Vanessa. How to Avoid Plagiarism in 5 Easy Steps. YouTube, uploaded by Steelman Library, 17 Aug. 2017, youtu.be/UsFcU1PH_8E.

Useful Websites

ProCon.org
Similar to Opposing Viewpoints, presents opposing perspectives on controversial topics.
AllSides
Presents news coverage from differing perspectives.
FactCheck.org
Fact investigative site, supported by the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
News Bling
Presents news coverage from differing perspectives.

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