Filters to Select from the left menu:
Source Type: Newspapers
Publication Date: Using a date range will help you select articles that best address your issue
Document Type: Clicking on More will let you Include News, Article, and Feature and allow you to Exclude other types of content -- Be on the look out for Editorials, Commentary, From the Right, and other Op-Ed pieces.
Publication Title: Remember to pay attention to the bias of the source itself. Is the paper neutral and known for fact reporting - or is the publication intentionally reporting with a liberal or conservative voice?
Get instructions for APA citation style from Purdue Online Writing Lab
You can also get assistance at the TAMU-CC Writing Center. Here's their Basic Formatting Guide
Don't forget to look for citations for the articles you find in the library's databases. Most online resources will offer citations in a variety of styles!
Media Bias chart created by Vanessa Otero, JD. For the most current mediabias chart and to see why media outlets are ranked where they are, go to www.allgeneralizationsarefalse.com.
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