In This Guide:

Communication: Selected Websites

American Communication Association
Collection of materials on communication law and First Amendment issues.
Gallup Poll News Service via Nexis Uni
Use the Search Within Results box (left margin) to narrow results.
Dates of coverage: February 20, 2003 through October 19, 2018 only.
One of the most authoritative polling systems in measuring people's opinions and behaviors.
Media History Digital Library
From the University of Minnesota, this web site promotes the study of history of various media tools: television, radio, film, publishing, etc.
National Communication Association
Poynter Online (Poynter Institute for Media Studies)

Accuracy in Media
Non-profit, grass-roots organization which pursues inaccuracies as reported by media. Stories slanted by media are also investigated by this watchdog group.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Leading organization for non-fiction freelance writers.
Columbia Journalism Review
Editor & Publisher
Collection of data and links to online newspapers.
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
National media watch group providing criticism of media bias and censorship.
Freedom Forum
Non-profit organization dedicated to free press and free speech.
Gallup Poll News Service via Nexis Uni
Use the Search Within Results box (left margin) to narrow results.
Dates of coverage: February 20, 2003 through October 19, 2018 only.
One of the most authoritative polling systems in measuring people's opinions and behaviors.
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Networking tool and forum for journalists throughout the country, dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting.
National Writers Union
Trade union for freelance writers in all genres.
Newspaper Association of America
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Legal help for reporters and news organizations.
Society of Professional Journalists
Also links to the Society's Freedom of Information site.
Statistics Every Writer Should Know
This site is maintained by Robert Niles, Senior Producer at latimes.com, the web site of the Los Angeles Times.