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Citing Sources

• Use Citing Sources for examples of "In-Text Citations" and "Works Cited"
• Help with the APA Citation Style and examples
• Use the Citing Websites and Print Sources to get call numbers for paper copies of syle manuals 

Evaluating Websites

• Evaluating Websites: to determine if the site is authoritative enough to use in your paper.

• Some Useful Websites

   

  • Mediaweek.com

     

    Marc Berman’s daily Programming Insider column provides the latest ratings information, with data provided by Nielsen Media Research. Includes primetime metered market ratings (for ABC, CBS, NBS, Fox, UPN and WB), a breakdown of the ratings, “On the Air Tonight” primetime programming options, various TV trivia and notable tidbits, etc.

    http://www.mediaweek.com
  • Newsweek Media Research Index

     

    The Newsweek Media Research Index is a directory of major studies and reports spanning four decades. This index is made available through the generosity of Newsweek. It represents an extraordinary bibliography of over 700 studies journal articles, conference papers and books, including many international contributions.

    http://www.vmr.com/research/
  • Nielsen Media Research Ethnic Television Audience Measurement

     

    Provides an overview of how Nielsen Media Research measures and reports the viewing habits of ethnic groups in the United States. Information is also included about the television viewing habits of the two largest ethnic groups, the African-American and Hispanic-American television audiences. 

    http://www.nielsenmedia.com/ethnicmeasure/
  • Nielsen’s Top 10 TV Ratings in the U.S.

     

    Lists of Top Ten Ratings, updated weekly, for the following categories: Broadcast TV Programs, Cable TV Programs, Syndicated TV Programs, TV Programs Among African-Americans, and TV Programs Among Hispanics. Also includes links to Top-Rated Historic Programs, and background information on how ratings are tabulated and what they really mean.

    http://www.nielsenmedia.comSelect Inside TV Ratings, Ratings & Data, Top TV Ratings. 
  • Zap2it http://www.zap2it.com/television/news/ratings

    Site provides access to Network Primetime Averages by week (for ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, UPN and WB), a weekly Top 20 Network Primetime Report, Nielsen’s Daily Headlines/DAILY Overnight Rankings, a season-to-date Top 20 Network Primetime Series by Households, a weekly Top 15 Cable Programs – Total Households, a weekly Top 25 Syndicated Series – Total Households, and a Top 20 Sports Events – Total Households.

  • Nielsen Media Research Reports Available to the Public

    http://www.vnuemedia.com/nielsenmediaresearch/store/index.jsp

    Nielsen makes a number of non-subscriber reports, maps, and CDs available, some of which provide trend information over a period of time, such as Household TV Rankings 1960-2003, a 47-page report providing rankings for the top-20 programs from the 1959-60 broadcast season to the 2002-03 season. Some reports are quite affordable while others are pricey, ranging up to $750.

• Additional websites may be found in the Newspapers and Electronic Media link on the Potter Library's suggested Subject Resources page.