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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.

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 Is it out of date?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?