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Suggested Websites for Key Argument Topics
- COVID-19 Policy Hub (OECD)Information and data related to policy decisions of OECD members in responding to COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Business/Industry Impacts (UCMerced Library)Contains links to white papers, brief reports/insights, and analysis of specific industries.
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) DataIncludes loan-level data, including business names, addresses, NAICS codes, zip codes, business type, demographic data, non-profit information, name of lender, jobs supported, and loan amount ranges.
For all loans below $150,000, SBA is releasing all of the above information except for business names and addresses. - Covid-19: Implications for Business (McKinsey)Up-to-date reports from management consulting company McKinsey: "Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare for the next normal."
- Education: From Disruption to Recovery (UNESCO)UNESCO is supporting countries in their efforts to mitigate the impact of school closures, address learning losses, support teachers and adapt education systems, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Includes interactive maps and charts.
- COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students, and Families (USDE)These resources from the U.S. Department of Education include guidance and policies related to elementary and secondary education, special education, postsecondary education, and other aspects of lifelong learning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also continues to provide updated guidance for school settings.
- COVID-19 Healthcare Delivery Impacts (HHS)Community mitigation actions, often driven by government orders and mandates, lead to a change in demand for traditional healthcare services. This tip sheet (interactive PDF) can help healthcare system planners understand and mitigate these potential healthcare delivery impacts. NOTE: This document was originally published in 2020 and has been substantially updated and revised; information is current as of April 12, 2021.
- COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (NIH)An official website of the National Institutes of Health.
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During the COVID-19 Outbreak (NAM)The following resources offer more information on how to support the health and well-being of clinicians during public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 response. From the National Academy of Medicine.
- What We Learned about Relationships During the Pandemic (TIME)Reports of 2020 and 2021 studies about relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. TIME magazine.
Useful Websites
- CNNFind the latest breaking news and information on the top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more.
- Guide to Finding Data on the InternetCollection of websites to aid in collecting and finding data.
- Statistics Every Writer Should KnowGuide to statistics from the same author as the Guide to Finding Data on the Internet.
- Wikipedia Portal: Current EventsBe careful using Wikipedia, as the information provided may not be verified.
How to Evaluate Websites
Search Google for your topic keywords. Look for government, education, and/or organization webpages as well as news/magazine publications. Be cautious if using Wikipedia as the content cannot be verified.
Before using information found on a webpage, consider the following criteria to evaluate its credibility.
- Who is the author?
- What are his/her qualifications?
- Why was the website created?
- When was it last updated?
- How reliable is the information?