News-Evaluation

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News Sources Evaluation Chart

News Topic: __________________________________________________________

Under each type of source listed below, write or type the name of the news source you read. Then, answer this question: What is the main point of the story?

For each of the four sources you examined, determine who or what sources are used to support the main ideas. List them below.

Would you consider the sources being used appropriate and credible for this story? In either case, explain your answer using specific examples from each source.

Is the information verified? How? If not, could it be verified? If so, how?

What biases or assumptions are evident in the story?

Alternative (Liberal) Source:

Conservative Source:

Main Stream Source:

Social Media Source: