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FYW: Language, Argument, and Culture: Popular Sources
The Information Cycle
Popular Sources
Definition: Sources that are widely available or distributed; these sources may be created by anyone. Popular sources can have multiple purposes and can be created to persuade, entertain, or inform.
Some examples of popular sources:
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News
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Newspapers
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Live News (broadcast or radio)
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News on Social Media Platforms
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Magazines
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Web Articles or Listicles
Reputable Popular Sources (Current and Historical)
Newspapers and News Websites
- Los Angeles Times Historical Full Image from 1881Searchable full image of every page of the Los Angeles Times including all advertisements.
- New York TimesUsing this link will take you to a page where you can either create a new New York Times (NYT) account or sign in to a previously-created account. You may use your Furman or personal email address; if you have previously created a personal account, you can verify it for free access through Furman via this link.
If you've already completed this setup step, simply go directly to nytimes.com to start reading. Depending on your browser configuration, or if you're using a different computer, you may need to sign in using the link at the top right. - Wall Street JournalUsing this link will take you to a page where you can either create a new Wall Street Journal (WSJ) account or sign in to a previously-created account. You may use your Furman or personal email address; if you have previously created a personal account, you can verify it for free access through Furman via this link.
If you are creating a new account, you will be guided through a series of questions to personalize and configure your access preferences.
If you've already completed this setup step, simply go directly to wsj.com to start reading. Depending on your browser configuration, or if you're using a different computer, you may need to sign in using the link at the top right. - Washington PostWhile The Washington Post, published since December 6, 1877, has long been considered the newspaper of record when it comes to politics and global affairs, The Post also contains smart and thoughtful reporting on topics ranging from climate solutions, health and wellness to food and cooking. Unlimited access is available through the campus network or by creating an account using a university email address.
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Internet Archive - News - News recordings from 2009 to present day.
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National Public Radio (NPR) - NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public.
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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) - Organization that produces and distributes news and educational content to the USA. Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
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The Conversation - From their "About Us": "On this website (and through distribution of our articles to thousands of news outlets worldwide), you’ll find explanatory journalism on the events, discoveries and issues that matter today."
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British Broadcasting Corporation - From their "About Us": We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.
Magazines & 'Zines
- Time Magazine ArchiveIntended to be read in under an hour, each issue of Time contains reports of national and international current events, politics, sports, and entertainment. Capturing the relevant news for a given week, the magazine remains an important resource for researchers studying just about any aspect of 20th-Century history and life. Time Magazine Archive includes the first issue, published in March 1923, through December 2000.
- LexisNexisNexis Uni™ features more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources from LexisNexis®—including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790—with an intuitive interface that offers quick...