Resource Spotlight: AP Stylebook Online

Need a convenient way to check the AP Stylebook?  Try Columbia University Libraries new online version – AP Stylebook Online!  This online version offers the same A-Z guide to usage, spelling, and punctuation, and offers a pronunciation guide with audio files. Bookmark this resource at the following URL: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio7793945 (This resource is available only to current faculty, […]

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CRS Reports on Journalists’ Privilege

Looking for Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports on Journalists’ Privilege?  CRS Reports examine Supreme Court and other court decisions and legislative proposals related to journalists’ privilege and rights to refuse to disclose information on sources in news gathering.  Try these 2 sources:  Open CRS – http://opencrs.com/  (freely accessible to public; note:  reports do not become […]

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Welcome, Summer MS Students!

Welcome, 2010 Summer MS Students!  Just a few library research tips as you begin your research: jump-start your electronic research with these databases scope out your beat with these resources don’t leave home without your Lexis Nexis and Factiva cheat sheet and a good place to start is always at the Journalism Library web page If […]

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Statistical Abstract of the United States

The Statistical Abstract has been published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census since 1878 and is an excellent first stop for many statistical needs, since it covers a wide variety of topics and compiles data from government as well as non-governmental sources (including trade associations).  The Statistical Abstract has PDFs and Excel spreadsheets for […]

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