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Background Information
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new windowA collection of over 1,000 reference resources. A great place to start for background knowledge, but this should not be your only resource.
Any of the following are not credible or authoritative sources and will not be accepted:
(Hint: stay away from these types of websites in other classes, too.)
- Wikipedia, and any other site with "wiki" in the URL
- Articles on Science Daily
- Any website with "geek" in the URL, such as wisegeek.com
- Any online encyclopedias (Brittanica.com, encyclopedia.com, etc.)
- Gale Virtual Reference Library is OK
- Anything from a website with a URL containing k12.us, anything “kids” or “kidz”
- These additional sites: How Stuff Works, Windows to the Universe, Watts Up With That?
For this assignment - no books! This includes not using book reviews. (Use books and book reviews in other classes).
Do not use Letters to the Editor or opinion pieces from newspapers/magazines.
Web Sources
General Sources on the Web:
- Google Advanced SearchExperiment with Google's Advanced Search Engine to find sources, but be sure that the sources are current, reliable, and authoritative.
- Google NewsFind news sources from Google, but be sure they are valid and reliable. Use the CRAP Test to be sure.
General Science and Earth Science Sources:
- The Conversation: Science + TechnologyA nonprofit, independent news organization that distributes explanatory journalism on relevant topics.
- Earth & Space Science NewsLatest news and updates from the Earth and space sciences. Eos is the leading source for trustworthy news and perspectives about the Earth and space sciences and their impact
- The Guardian: Climate ChangeNews from The Guardian (U.S. Edition) about climate change.
- The Guardian: EnvironmentNews from The Guardian (U.S. Edition) regarding the environment
- EnsiaEnsia is an independent, nonprofit magazine presenting new perspectives on environmental challenges and solutions to a global audience.
- New York Times: ClimateArticles published in the New York Times relating to climate
- New York Times: EarthNews about Earth, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
- New York Times: ScienceArticles published in the New York Times relating to all fields of science.
- Science News: Earth and EnvironmentArticles about earth and the environment from Science News, a magazine of the society for science and the public.
- Yale Environment360Online magazine published by Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies & Yale University. Offers opinion, analysis, reporting and debate on global environmental issues.
Coastal and Ocean Specific Sources:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Latest NewsLatest news and features from NOAA.
- NOAA Research NewsNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Research
- Hakai MagazineHakai Magazine explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective.
- Science News: OceansScience News offers readers a concise, current and comprehensive overview of the latest scientific research in all fields and applications of science and technology.
- Yale Environment 360: OceansPublication of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Management
- EOS - Earth & Space Science News: Ocean ScienceA leading source for trustworthy news and perspectives about the Earth and space sciences and their impact.
- The Conversation - Coaststrustworthy and informative articles written by academic experts for the general public and edited by our team of journalists.
- Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Ocean NewsNews articles focused on oceans and coastal issues