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Evaluating News Sources

AllSides
AllSides rates the political leanings of media sources. Their editorial philosophy

What kind of source is it? (book, journal article, website, etc.)
Is it popular or scholarly?
When was it written?
What do you know about the author?
What do you know about the publication? Can you find information about the publication's mission, purpose or values on their website?
Does the author document their sources?
How objective is the content? What kind of descriptive language does the author use?

EBSCO Discovery Service This link opens in a new window
EDS provides fast, simple access to all of our library’s full text articles (both electronic and print) through a single search box. EDS allows users to simultaneously search across content from hundreds of academic publishers, the library catalog, and our institutional repository.

New York Times (Website Subscription) This link opens in a new window
In order to access this resource you must create an account for the site, directions for doing so can be found on our FAQ page.
Wall Street Journal (Website Subscription) This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles and images in the WSJ from four years ago to the present. Learn how to create your account on our FAQ page.
Washington Post (Website subscription) This link opens in a new window
On campus access to the Washington Post.com. For access from off-campus you must create an account. See the FAQ page for directions.

Associated Press
An independent global news organization based in the U.S. with teams in 250 countries worldwide.
BBC World News
International news organization operated by the BBC and commercially funded.
AllSides
AllSides presents news stories from all sides of the political spectrum. Their editorial philosophy

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