Findings

1. Researching mammals for science class - Jackalope
   1. Author: No author info
   2. Reliable source: No article in World Book; couple articles in Student Resource Center describe website as a hoax
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
2. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Webmd
   1. Author: team of doctors; have medical degree giving medical advice ok
   2. Reliable source: No need to verify
   3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
3. Researching causes and treatment for acne - FaceDoctor
   1. Author: Business selling acne treatment
   2. Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
4. Researching clean water supplies - Water
   1. Author: Company listed with phone numbers and link to buy product
   2. Reliable source: Magazine article in Student Resource Center suggest idea is bogus
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
5. Researching airplane design history - Tupolev
   1. Author: Tim Vasquez, no info on him.
   2. Reliable source: Tupolev is a Russian aircraft manufacturer; according to the website Fisher Price made a real airplane it sold to Braniff and then: Braniff's chairman and CEO, Harding Lawrence, insisted that the Fisher-Price plane would bring easy connections to Sesame Street, and connect Dallas to all of Texas' barnyards and barbecues
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
6. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Cleveland Clinic
   1. Author: Medical Center
   2. Reliable source: No need to verify
   3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
7. Researching book cart drill team competitions - Demco
   1. Author: library supply company that sponsors book cart drill team competitions
   2. Reliable source: Student Resource Center has magazine articles about book cart drill teams.
   3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
8. Researching the benefits and dangers of energy drinks - 5 Hour Energy
   1. Author: Company selling an energy drink
   2. Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
9. Researching endangered species - Guinea Worm
   1. Author: Email address given but no name
   2. Reliable source: According to World Book guinea worm is a disease in human beings; so would not want to save the worm
   3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
10. Researching causes and treatment for skin cancer - Johns Hopkins Medicine
    1. Author: Medical Center
    2. Reliable source: No need to verify
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
11. Researching methods to improve reading - Therapy Animals
    1. Author: Address, telephone number, email, list of board of directors
    2. Reliable source: Magazine articles in Student Resource Center confirm this is a method used to help students improve reading skills
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
12. Researching environmental dangers - DHMO
    1. Author: Tom Way
    2. Reliable source: Magazine article in Student Resource Center identifies DHMO as water; Student Resource Center video lists DHMO as April Fools joke.
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
13. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mt. Nittany Medical Center
    1. Author: Medical Center
    2. Reliable source: No need to verify
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
14. Researching inventions of the 1880s - Boilerplate
    1. Author: Anina Bennett & Paul Guinan who wrote the book, "Boilerplate."
    2. Reliable source: Student Resource Center magazine review describes book as a farce; supposed inventor, Archibald Campion not found in World Book Student.
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
15. Researching causes and treatment for skin cancer - Cedars-Sinai
    1. Author: Medical Center
    2. Reliable source: No need to verify
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
16. Researching history of bookmobiles - Appalachian History
    1. Author: Dave Tabler
    2. Reliable source: Book in MNMS Library is on the same topic: "Down Cut Shin Creek"
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
17. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mt. Sinai Hospital
    1. Author: Medical Center
    2. Reliable source: No need to verify
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
18. Researching warm vacation spots - Mankato
    1. Author: R. Bruce Farnsworth, no qualifications
    2. Reliable source: Checked facts on website with official Mankato website and they do not match; also read statement at bottom of Disclaimer link page indicates website is bogus.
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
19. Researching causes and treatment for acne - ZenMed
    1. Author: Company selling skin care products
    2. Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
20. Researching fun place to take your dog on a trip - Dog Island
    1. Author: Xiao Min and Han Fei
    2. Reliable source: Disclaimer link on the website indicates the site is a hoax
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
21. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Medline Plus
    1. Author: U.S. government website
    2. Reliable source: No need to verify
    3. Conclusion: RELIABLE
22. Researching endangered species - Rennets
    1. Author: Mark, Jamie & Mike with no qualifications given
    2. Reliable source: World Book indicates that the rennet used to make cheese is from linings of the stomach of calves; thus rennet isn't an animal.
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
23. Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mario Badescu Skin Care
    1. Author: company selling skin care products
    2. Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
24. Researching places to live in Minnesota - New Hartford
    1. Author: Stan Johnson, includes email address
    2. Reliable source: According to Google maps New Hartford is south eastern Minnesota and website says south central; if meant to be reliable not much information and links are circular. Seems to be created by someone's 9th grade computer class.
    3. Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE

This website created by Dotty Delafield dkd11@scasd.org librarian @Mount Nittany Middle School, State College Area School District, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College, PA 16801. Further educational use with proper attribution is encouraged. Last Updated: 10 February 2016.