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HSC 33: Civics in Action: Finding Your Two Additional Sources

Key Issue Project

To complete Key Issue Project Step 1, you need three sources on your topic. The NYT article is one of your three and you must find two more. Here is the assignment link.

Making the Most of Google

Try these tricks to use Google effectively:

  • Do a Google Site search for your topic within the NYT website like this:
    • abortion rights site:www.nytimes.com
    • transgender health care site:www.nytimes.com
    • police reform site:www.nytimes.com
  • Do a Google Domain search to find just .gov websites like this:
    • climate change site:.gov
    • crime rates site:.gov

Evaluate your Sources

It is important to make sure that the sources you choose are credible and factual. Ask yourself questions like:

  • Who wrote this content? Do they have the expertise, knowledge, and authority to speak on this topic?
  • What sources are cited? Can I confirm the information is accurate by following links or verifying sources?
  • Is this information current? What has changed since this information was published?
  • Who paid to put this information out? Are there ads that relate to the information being presented?