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=Controversial Topics=

Print Sources:
(Topic Overview) REF 306.047 __Encyclopedia of Social Issues__

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Reference Books
 * Topic Dependent (example: Gun Control: __Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice__)
 * REF 301.0973 __Social Issues in America__
 * REF 317.3 __Statistical Abstract of the United States__
 * REF 317.3 __World Almanac__
 * REF 317 __Washington Information Directory__

Online Databases
[|Opposing Viewpoints]

[|Congressional Digest Pro/Con]

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=Websites=

Editorially Selected Websites and Books in the Library - Any Topic
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Always remember to use the following criteria when evaluating websites:  **1. Authority** - Who is responsible for the website? Are they credible and do they have the expertise to discuss this topic? Domain Names .com commercial site .edu educational site .gov government site .mil military site .org association or professional organization .net network service provider **2. Relevancy** - Does this web site provide information to answer my research questions?

 **3. Currency** - What is the copyright date of the information? Is this pertinent to my topic?

 **4. Accuracy** - Does the information appear to be accurate based on everything else I know about the topic? Can I check the facts?

**5. Bias ** – VERY IMPORTANT - Are the authors or the the sponsoring institution trying to sway me to take a side? Do they have a hidden agenda?

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**Bibliography**
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