Glossary
Source Transparency
How clearly a media figure or outlet discloses where their information comes from, including funding and ownership disclosure.
Why it matters
Source transparency is the foundation of information verification. Without it, readers cannot assess reliability.
What good looks like
A journalist who cites court documents by name and links to them.
What poor practice looks like
A story built primarily on unnamed sources without explanation.
How PressGrade scores it
PressGrade assesses the ratio of named to anonymous sources and the transparency of ownership and funding.
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