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Research Guides

Freshman English

A guide for students in English 1101, 1102, and 1103

Current Events and the Information Cycle

 

 

Wondering how current events cycle through various types of media? In this short video you will see how an event cycles through various forms of media over time.

 

The Information Cycle Continued

The Information Cycle follows the progession of coverage of a newsworthy event (i.e. current event) through various forms of media. Knowing about and understanding the information cycle will help you choose and evaluate information sources covering your topic.

 

Useful Databases

The University library provides access to a variety of general databases. Click on the links below or explore a list of available article databases from this A to Z list.