Reliable Sources
The UConn Library provides access to reliable, authentic, and authoritative sources (scholarly articles, mainstream newspapers and magazines, statistical sources) that you can use to verify the validity of any news article or report you come across. This page provides you with several options of newspapers and statistical resources as well as tips on how to verify your sources.
Understanding Peer Review
Peer review (also known as "Refereed") happens in all parts of academia. Peer review has developed over many years as the primary system to make sure accurate, reliable and original research findings are published in the journal literature. The following infographic outlines that process, used with permission:
Sources at the Library
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- Academic Search Premier
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This databases offers scholarly journal articles, news and popular magazines articles covering all topics. - CQ ResearcherIn-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
- Issues & ControversiesSummarizes current issues and controversies in political, economic, social and scientific topics. Good place to verify if a story is fake or real.
- Newspapers through ProQuestFull text access to several major newspapers: Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, Hartford Courant, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post
- Finding StatisticsGood place to find reliable statistical sources
- Fake Statistics: How to Figure out if it’s Real or NotMany fake news include statistics to support their claims but how reliable are those numbers? Check this site which offers useful advise on how to verify the validity of statistical reports.
- First Draft News Verification TipsContains information on how to verify social media posts, images, and more
- How do You Know a Paper is Legit?A guide to thinking through scientific papers.
- Misleading AxesA guide to reading through misleading data visualizations.
- Tin EyeA great tool for reverse image searches
- Photo Verification GuideAlso from First Draft News, a free guide for verifying photos & videos.
- The Verification HandbookCreated to help journalists check stories circulating online and through social media.
