Newspaper articles are journalistic pieces published daily or weekly in print or online newspapers. They provide current information about events, trends, opinions, and public reactions. These articles are typically written by journalists or correspondents and are edited by newsrooms — but they are not peer-reviewed.
In academic research, newspaper articles are useful for:
They are especially relevant for:
Newspaper content is useful when you need:
Example: In a research paper about corporate crisis communication, articles from The Globe and Mail, La Presse, or The New York Times can help trace how businesses responded to public scrutiny and how media outlets framed the incident.
Use the following databases and tools to access local and international news sources:
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