Top 5 Sources

 

Blog Post #1: My Top Five Sources Of News And Information

In today's society, information and news is most commonly spread through social media platforms. The younger generations are constantly seeing news on social media platforms as a majority of individuals spend a large portion of their time on their phones, mindlessly scrolling through social media. In addition to this, news is commonly spread through word of mouth, through family and friends. Today, there are so many sources, platforms, and news stations that may cause fake information to spread, so it is crucial that an individual is obtaining their information from a reliable source. 

1. ESPN

As I am a huge sports fan, a majority of the news I keep up with would include sports teams and players. ESPN is a reliable source for sports information, as the analysts on the show are constantly reviewing and staying updated on different sports daily. ESPN helps to keep me informed with articles that discuss player statistics, and projections for players careers. In addition to this, ESPN offers the ability to track who won or lost a game. I have used ESPN in the past to view a team's projections for an upcoming season, while also being able to stay up to date on who is eligible to play. ESPN is a valuable source to me as I am very interested in many sports, and it is accessible to me on multiple different platforms.

2. Family 

Growing up, I relied heavily on what my mother had to say about what's going on currently in the United States and other places around the world. As my mom has always stayed updated on political news, I rely heavily on her opinions and believe that many of my current political beliefs were motivated by her. In addition to this, my mother has stayed updated on what's going on in the economy, new medical and health research, and many other important topics. 

3. Instagram

On a regular basis I use instagram. Instagram is a reliable source for several topics, including sports, celebrities, and I am able to use instagram to stay updated on current events through my school. As a large majority of information as to what's going on at my school, and what's coming up is posted via Instagram, I find instagram very critical in keeping me involved. Instagram often runs advertisements for businesses, which allows me to view and stay updated on what's popular or trending. 

4. Youtube 

Growing up, I have used Youtube for entertainment purposes in my free time to stay informed on a variety of topics. Youtube provides videos that share information about current and past sports teams. In addition to this, I have used Youtube to learn concepts in school. Youtube provides updated videos about new scientific discoveries, alternative ways to learn math, and is also a great source for history, as most of the US's history can be found on Youtube. 

5. MLB Network

I have used the MLB Network to stay updated on baseball throughout high school and college. The MLB Network is a reliable source as it updates it's audience on signings, players who have been traded, and the statistics of wins and loses against other teams. In addition to this, the MLB Network provides videos of players so that fans can rewatch clips from games, or rewatch past games. The MLB Network is a reliable source for the schedule of teams, and provides non bias information throughout the major league baseball season.