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Liberals vs. Conservatives: Websites

Selected Websites

Public opinion polls:

Pro/con websites:

  • ProCon.org - Owned by the Encyclopedia Britannica. Browse, or search on the top right.
  • AllSides - A nonpartisan company that notes the perspective - left, right, or center - of news articles.
  • Red Blue Translator - Provides an overview of the opinion of both sides on a given topic. From AllSides. Browse alphabetically by topic.

Evaluating Websites

When searching for information on the Internet, it's important to remember that anyone can post anything. Always evaluate websites critically. Follow the five W's:

  • Who wrote the article? What are their credentials, and are they sponsored by someone?
  • What relevance does the article have to your research question?
  • When was the article published? Is it out of date?
  • Where does their information come from? Do they provide sources?
  • Why was this site created? What seems to be its purpose?