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Evaluating Online Sources

Learn how to evaluate whether a website and its contents are reliable.

Databases for News

Did you know that you have access to most major news publications for free as a student? The library subscribes to many national and local newspapers through our news databases. The publications in these databases are generally reputable, although it's still always worth checking their media bias ratings!


Looking for a specific newspaper? You can search for newspaper titles using our OneSearch Journal Search.

Databases for Controversial Topics

The following databases collect sources on controversial topics, including opinion pieces, news articles, scholarly articles, media, and more.

Databases for Fact Checking

The following library databases include reference sources like encyclopedia entries and dictionary entries. These can be useful for establishing basic facts and getting background information on a topic.