Currently, you are competing in the The Great Immigration Debate in your U.S. History classes. Because pseudosciences are also generally connected to controversial topics, this is a great time to practice transferring research skills across subjects. Use the following guides to help you with both this and your U.S. history project. .
Thinking about Think Tanks
CONSIDER: How might "think tanks" might be used and abused in the study of science.
Asking Essential Questions
CONSIDER: How can the habit of asking questions encourage real science?
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Remember that in research, determining an author's personal knowledge level (that is, education) is not enough. Consider, again, the pyramid of evidence for scientific research. The ideas or opinions of a single expert are considered the least credible of scientific sources. Be prepared to determine research affiliations and potential biases.

Using Google or another search engine, identify and make a list of think tanks or "official" organizations associated with the pseudoscientific claim you are investigating. Select one and submit an evaluation of the organization below:
