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GMMS Library: Art of the Argument

Evaluating Resources

8 Tips to Help Students Evaluate Websites
What should you look for in a creditable source?
Evaluating Resources Checklist
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP Test Sheet
AllSides Media Bias Chart
Shows the political bias of many common news sites.

Tools

MyBib
This site is simple and easy to use. A great choice for making citations and bibliographies.
MyBib Instructional Video
This video will show you how to use MyBib for your projects and papers
Click Here for Resources about Citations
Webster Online Dictionary
MyBib Instructions
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to use MyBib
MyBib Chrome Extension
Get the Chrome extension to cite as you work on your project

Databases

Research in Context
Research In Context--Elementary
Britannica
Great information that is easy to understand. For everyone!
SIRS Discover
Many of your topics can be found here. Go to the Issues section. Or search for your topic.
U.S. History in Context
Good for historical information that occurred in the United States. For example: the space shuttle

Resources

ProCon.org
This cite contains information on many interesting argumentative claims.
SIRS Issues
To get to the Issues page click on the link provided. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Issues. You can also use the Research drop-down menu at the top left of the page to get to Issues ast well
Allsides
This site will check for bias and misinformation on a wide variety of topics.

Destiny Discover

Destiny Discover
Look for books in our library. Login to your account by clicking Login>Login With Google. From here you can see your history, view checkouts and due dates and much more. Let me know if you are having trouble accessing your account