All guides: Writing, Editing and Publishing: Websites

Online journals and magazines

Organisations and writers' festivals

News websites

The Conversation
The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a collaboration between academics and journalists publishing research-based news and analysis. Created by academics and journalists working together.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Australia’s national broadcaster, publishing content on television, radio, online and social platforms.
The Guardian
A global news organisation that delivers investigative journalism - giving a voice to the powerless and holding power to account.
Reuters
The news and media division of Thomson Reuters, it is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
An impartial and independent news organisation producing content which informs, educates and entertains millions of people in the UK and around the world.
National Public Radio (NPR)
An independent, nonprofit media organisation from the United States that was founded to create a more informed public.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Serves the American public with programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity of perspectives.
Associated Press
Remains a source for fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and is an essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business in the United States.
Al Jazeera
The first independent news channel in the Arab world dedicated to providing comprehensive news and live debate. Al Jazeera English, which was launched in 2006.
ProPublica
An independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism. Delving into critical issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust.
Politico
A global authority on the intersection of politics, policy, and power, particularly in the United States.

The SIFT Method

Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves

STOP
Before reading, sharing or using the information, stop and think about it.

INVESTIGATE
Check where the information is from.

FIND
Can you find better or other coverage on the same topic?

TRACE
Trace claims, quotes and media back to the original context.

Learn more about how to apply the SIFT Method.

Evaluating information

Evaluate your sources using the C.R.A.A.P test to find reliable, quality information.

CURRENCY
When was it created?

RELEVANCE
Is it on my topic?

AUTHORITY
Is it by an expert?

ACCURACY
Is it correct and reliable?

PURPOSE
Why was it created?

Fact checking

Fact checking is an important skill when using websites and social media. Learn how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT’s Fact Checking guide.

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