There are many different places you can find reliable information for your debate. It's easier to find reliable information by using a library database. Here are links to the best places to start your searching:
- Education Source This link opens in a new window
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In addition to scholarly articles, this database has education specific magazines and newspapers. You do NOT need to limit to peer-reviewed articles for debate research.
- Think Tank Search (from Harvard)This search tool allows you to search for public policy documents. Learn about think tank bias at https://www.transparify.org/.
- Google - advanced searchUse Google's advanced search to go thru the internet - for example, put .gov or .edu in the "site/domain" box to limit to eith government or scholarly sites.
How to Evaluate Your Results
Use the TRAP method to determine if the article will work for you. Use the questions in the table or Word document below to evaluate the source.
T - Timeliness
R - Relevance
A - Authority
P - Purpose
- All the TRAP Method QuestionsAccessible Word version of the TRAP questions table
Last Updated: Aug 4, 2024 1:00 PM
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/education/debate_module
URL: https://library.brockport.edu/education/debate_module