- Researching mammals for science class - Jackalope
- Author: No author info
- Reliable source: No article in World Book; couple articles in Student Resource Center describe website as a hoax
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Webmd
- Author: team of doctors; have medical degree giving medical advice ok
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - FaceDoctor
- Author: Business selling acne treatment
- Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching clean water supplies - Water
- Author: Company listed with phone numbers and link to buy product
- Reliable source: Magazine article in Student Resource Center suggest idea is bogus
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching airplane design history - Tupolev
- Author: Tim Vasquez, no info on him.
- 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
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Cleveland Clinic
- Author: Medical Center
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching book cart drill team competitions - Demco
- Author: library supply company that sponsors book cart drill team competitions
- Reliable source: Student Resource Center has magazine articles about book cart drill teams.
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching the benefits and dangers of energy drinks - 5 Hour Energy
- Author: Company selling an energy drink
- Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching endangered species - Guinea Worm
- Author: Email address given but no name
- Reliable source: According to World Book guinea worm is a disease in human beings; so would not want to save the worm
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for skin cancer - Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Author: Medical Center
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching methods to improve reading - Therapy Animals
- Author: Address, telephone number, email, list of board of directors
- Reliable source: Magazine articles in Student Resource Center confirm this is a method used to help students improve reading skills
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching environmental dangers - DHMO
- Author: Tom Way
- Reliable source: Magazine article in Student Resource Center identifies DHMO as water; Student Resource Center video lists DHMO as April Fools joke.
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mt. Nittany Medical Center
- Author: Medical Center
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching inventions of the 1880s - Boilerplate
- Author: Anina Bennett & Paul Guinan who wrote the book, "Boilerplate."
- Reliable source: Student Resource Center magazine review describes book as a farce; supposed inventor, Archibald Campion not found in World Book Student.
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for skin cancer - Cedars-Sinai
- Author: Medical Center
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching history of bookmobiles - Appalachian History
- Author: Dave Tabler
- Reliable source: Book in MNMS Library is on the same topic: "Down Cut Shin Creek"
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mt. Sinai Hospital
- Author: Medical Center
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching warm vacation spots - Mankato
- Author: R. Bruce Farnsworth, no qualifications
- 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.
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - ZenMed
- Author: Company selling skin care products
- Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching fun place to take your dog on a trip - Dog Island
- Author: Xiao Min and Han Fei
- Reliable source: Disclaimer link on the website indicates the site is a hoax
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Medline Plus
- Author: U.S. government website
- Reliable source: No need to verify
- Conclusion: RELIABLE
- Researching endangered species - Rennets
- Author: Mark, Jamie & Mike with no qualifications given
- 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.
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching causes and treatment for acne - Mario Badescu Skin Care
- Author: company selling skin care products
- Reliable source: Better to start with medical facility as a source
- Conclusion: NOT RELIABLE
- Researching places to live in Minnesota - New Hartford
- Author: Stan Johnson, includes email address
- 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.
- 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.