3. Facts, opinions, reasoned arguments, statistics, eyewitness reports, something else? Knowing what you want will help you screen the search results for the best options.

4. Who is the author or sponsor of the page? Are there obvious reasons for bias? Is contact information provided? How recent is the information? What is the purpose of the page? Is the info primary or secondary? Can you verify the info? Check the facts Even if it doesn’t meet your criteria for reliability, it may help you generate good ideas to build upon.

5. Most sources (websites, newspapers and magazines) of political information aggregate information from a variety of sources. All information needs to be fact checked. A good place to start: World News> www.bbc.co.uk U.S. Government News> www.thehill.com

6. Be aware of algorithms that personalize your search. You may only see results that the search engine determines you are interested in.

7.  Try not to set out to “prove x”.  Instead start out to “to find out about X”

8. FactCheck.org PolitiFact.com www.newstrust.net/truthsquad Michigan eLibrary: mel.org Database: Opposing Viewpoints (Available on the library website)

9. Snopes.com TruthorFiction.com

10. Your local library – ask a librarian Charlevoix Public Library website (www.charlevoixlibrary.org)>resources>health resources www.Quackwatch.com Michigan eLibrary(www.mel.org)>Subject Gateway>Health and Wellness HON Code Always consult your doctor before making any medical decisions.

11. Deadly Spin, Wendell Potter Filter Bubble, Eli Pariser Coffee is Good for You, Robert J. Davis

12.  Opposing Viewpoints  Student Resources in Context  Michigan eLibrary