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JOUR 201: News Writing and Reporting I

Nexis Uni tips and other resources to support your journalism research

Welcome!

As journalists, you'll need to be proficient in the use of different sources to background your stories, including news databases and websites, social media, legal sources, and scientific publications.

Your librarian class session will focus on how to use Nexis Uni, a major database for news, business, and legal information. This research guide has tips for Nexis Uni along with other resources. Please contact your librarian or visit the UMD Libraries' website for additional support!

Today's Session

Icebreaker Discussion

  • Where do you personally get your news?
  • What challenges do you face when trying to find or access news?

Session Resources