Reliable References
A list of unbiased, non-partisan references
You're the Youth: The Future of Democracy goes to great lengths to be sure all of our content has been thoroughly researched and supported by unbiased sources. We thought that you too should have a list of references that are reliable and always be up to date, so here you go!
- United States Department of Defense
http://www.defense.gov/ - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/ - Rock the Vote
http://www.rockthevote.com/
Tips for Finding Reliable Information on the Web
- Take Note of the URL. If it ends in .gov, it is most likely a reliable government site. If it is a .org, it is usually a non-profit organization. If the site ends in .edu, it is most likely an educational institution. Even with trustworthy URL's however, be mindful of possible agenda's or political biases.
- Take advantage of the advanced search feature when using your favorite search engine. You can specify to search within a site or domain (ex: .edu, .org and .gov). This helps to filter some nonsense when looking for reliable information.
