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Newspapers

Newspapers, whether national dailies or local weeklies, can be real treasure troves for research and help writers tap into both current and historical matters.

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When you start your research, identify whether it’s the national, regional and/or local papers that are most likely to give you the information you need. Also consider whether you’d like to consult broadsheets and/or tabloids. After this, decide which newspaper section(s) might be the most suitable. News stories are the most obvious reason to research newspapers, but they also contain other types of content that may

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