Communication 4074: News Sources
This guide is intended to support the research needs of upper level Communication students.
International News Outlets
- Russian News Outlet RTWorld news from the Russian perspective with offices all over the world including Washington, DC.
- China DailyChinese outlet focused on world news. Options include viewpoints from China, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Al Jazeera AmericaAmerican news channel focusing on world news.
- BBC World NewsA UK based news outlet, focusing on world news
- The GuardianBased out of the UK, this website gives users the option for the UK, US, or Australian edition, allowing user to see US news from a world perspective.
- Reuters NewsWell respected news source from Thompson Reuters. The website gives users the option to choose editions from around the world, allowing the user a broad world view of news.
- The EconomistSubscription based news service. Very well respected for maintaining fair and balanced reporting
Bias in the news
- Free PressAn in-depth chart showing parent companies and the news/media outlets owned.
- State of the MediaDetailed lists of companies and the news outlets owned.
Culture and History
- CIA World FactbookFrom the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a wealth of information including maps, economies, and current political climate.
- Encyclopdia of the NationsDetailed information about 193 countries