Consider the Source; A Critical Guide to the 100 Most Prominent News and Information Sites on the Web [Paperback]

James F. Broderick (Author), Darren W. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2007

The famous slogan of one major TV news network, More people get their news ... than from any other source, now applies to the Internet. But where can you find the news you need, how can you gauge its veracity, and how can anyone keep up? The answers are in this unique book by a professor of journalism and a working reporter. Jim Broderick and Darren Miller have written an A to Z guide to the best and worst news and information sites, featuring 100 in-depth, critical reviews and a 4-star rating system. You ll discover dozens of reliable sites that meet your needs, learn what to expect before you log on, and gain a reporter s hardnosed perspective on the motives and bias behind each resource. The supporting Web site is a virtual portal to the world of online news.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Whether you are a journalism student, a news junkie looking for another fix or just a concerned reader wondering if you re getting the most accurate information, [this] guide will help you improve the quality of your bookmark list and RSS feeds. --Robert Niles, editor, Online Journalism Review

About the Author

James F. Broderick is a former reporter and copy editor for newspapers and wire services in New York City and the Midwest and a teacher of journalism at New Jersey City University. He is author of two books, including the award-winning Paging New Jersey: A Literary Guide to the Garden State. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. Darren W. Miller has worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers in New Jersey and North Carolina and is the recipient of several journalism awards. He lives in Canton, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: CyberAge Books (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910965773
• ISBN-13: 978-0910965774
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James F. Broderick is a writer and an associate professor of English and Journalism at New Jersey City University. After starting his newspaper career in rural Indiana, he worked at newspapers and wire services in Cincinnati, Suburban Chicago, New York City, and Jersey City, New Jersey. After receiving his master's degree from Brooklyn College and his Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, he published his first book in 2003, PAGING NEW JERSEY, which the New Jersey Center for the Book named one of the 10 "Notable Non-Fiction Books of the Decade."
When he's not writing, teaching, or rooting for the Chicago Bears, he spends his time with his daughters Olivia and Maddy, and his wife Miriam. He is currently at work on a non-fiction book about horror films, as well as novel set in New Jersey and the Amish country of Indiana.
He also reviews books and interviews authors for BookPleasures.com.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Source for Teachers and the Politically Active, July 12, 2007

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Judith Copler "Judi Copler" (USA) - See all my reviews
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My first thought was that this book was for journalists, but upon review and after using it, I assess it to be a valuable source for anyone who is politically active and/or is a serious researcher. Teachers and university faculty will find it invaluable in training their students to be critical thinkers while performing research in a variety of subject disciplines. While heavily slanted towards news and political sites, you'll also find the more light-hearted including Vanity Fair and Smoking Gun.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, September 3, 2007

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David M. Siroty (Westfield, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This is the first book I have ever seen that gives the public direction on which news sites to visit. The Web has created content overload, but who to trust and who to devote limited time too? That is what this book has done. And it is not a boring look at Web sites, but instead brings each site to life and goes in depth on how they operate. I love the ranking system and especially was interested to see that many sites I never considered before were ranked so highly.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great list of sources at your fingertips, August 30, 2007

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Heather Roberts - See all my reviews
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I can see why this book is promoted to students, journalists, PR professionals, and news hounds - but I'm none of the above and still found this book a great find! I, like most people, find myself going to the same sites over and over and was looking for something to expand my Internet reading list. There were dozens of sites that I had never heard of and have now been placed on my Favs list. Definitely got my money's worth on this one!