*This news quality chart, created by patent lawyer Vanessa Otero, reveals that all major media outlets exhibit some level of bias. Depending on their chart location, they may present a more liberal or conservative view of a news story.
Source steps
Authority established. Does the author have education, experience, and expertise in the field?
Purpose/Point of view. Does the author have an agenda beyond education or information?
Publisher? Does the publisher have an agenda?
List of sources (bibliography). Is the evidence reliable, sensible, and accessible?
Year of publication. Does the date of publication affect the information?
Evaluate your sources using the "Apply" Criteria from "If I Apply":
Compare these three sources, and rank them in terms of reliability: