Head, Research & Instruction
Rm. 179, Research & Collaborative Area
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Help Menu
- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)
Finding Opinion Articles (Editorials, Opinions, Op-Eds, etc.)
Use the databases and links below to locate an opinion or editorial article. You can search by "Document Type" in International Newsstream and Newspaper Source Plus. "Letters to the Editor" are not considered editorials or opinion articles.
- International Newsstream This link opens in a new windowSearch for articles from news sources outside of the US and Canada, such as newspapers, newswires, transcripts, and digital-only news sites. (ProQuest)
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowSearch for newspaper articles from hundreds of national and regional newspapers, as well as transcripts of television and radio news. (EBSCO)
- Access World News (Historical and Current) This link opens in a new windowSearch for articles from thousands of US and global news sources. It includes some audio and video news sources, as well as traditional newspapers. (Newsbank/Readex)
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on most topics. This multi-disciplinary database is a good place to start if you don't know where else to begin. (EBSCO)
Newspaper Websites
- New York Times (Website) This link opens in a new window
*Redeem a code and create an account using your UR email address to access the New York Times' website. Your account will be active for 26 weeks, after which you will need to repeat the process and redeem the code again. Note: If you have a current paid New York Times subscription, call 800-698-8437 and cancel your paid subscription, prior to redeeming the code and registering. Our subscription does NOT contain access to Games or Cooking. Once registered, you will have access to the New York Times articles from 1851-present. For the date range 1923-1980, users are limited to 5 accesses per day. (New York Times)
- Wall Street Journal (Website) This link opens in a new windowRead articles published on WSJ.com. Note: If you want to access WSJ using an app or via Google, create an individual account using your UR email address OR enter the email address in the app and send yourself a one-time passcode to login. The app does not redirect to the UR login screen, so you can't use your UR password. (Dow Jones)
- Washington Post (Website) This link opens in a new window*Follow these instructions to create an account with your Richmond email address. Read articles published on Washingonpost.com. Note: You must both verify your email address and activate your subscription after creating your account. If you do not see your account name, try disabling all ad blockers in your browser. (Washington Post)
Newspaper Editorials: Identifying Different Perspectives
The editorial boards of the following newspapers usually reflect either liberal or conservative views, but note that all of the following newspapers may include syndicated opinion writers of both persuasions.
Conservative/Right Leaning Editorials:
Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, New York Post
Centrist Editorials: Christian Science Monitor
Liberal/Left Leaning Editorials: New York Times, Washington Post
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To help identify a particular perspective and/or political leaning of a news source, these websites can get you started:
BUT don't only rely on a list or chart - as they have limitations:
- Sheridan, Jake (21 Nov 2022) "Should you trust media bias charts?" Poynter
It's important to learn how to evaluate information sources. Here is a research guide that can help:
- How to Think Like a Journalist - Evaluating Resources
