Research Guides: Journalism: Overview

Megan's Recommendations for Getting Started

AP Stylebook This link opens in a new window
Associated Press Stylebook
Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
This is the best place to start for newspaper articles from wide range of national and international newspapers within the last 40 years. In addition to keyword searching, you can also find articles by major topic.
PressReader This link opens in a new window
Keep up with current news with this database of hundreds of international newspapers in full page color. Definitely check out the app for you smart phone or tablet that downloads the daily papers right to your device.
Communication Source This link opens in a new window
This is your best bet for scholarly articles on communication and media.
Ethnic Newswatch This link opens in a new window
Multicultural perspectives on the news

Resources for Reporting
Learn about fact checking, using experts as sources, internet tools, political resources, and how to find local information.
Fashion Media
Researching designers and the history of fashion. How to find images, videos, books, and magazines.
Public Records
How to find personal, business, court, and government records.
Search for Statistical Sources
Find statistics by subject or location. Learn how to evaluate statistics.

CQ Press Library This link opens in a new window
Get an overview of the major issues in the news.

Encyclopedia of Journalism by Christopher H. Sterling (Editor)
Call Number: Fondren PN4728 .E48 2009
Trends, issues, concepts, individuals, institutions, media outlets, and events