What makes a newspaper a credible source?

Answer 1

It is a printed documentation.

Answer 2

I would think that newspapers (inclusive of broadsheets and tabloids) are, on the whole, quite credible. Credibility would be dependent upon the news gathering and editing team, their personal values, work ethics, resourcefulness and a plethora of other variable characteristic traits. However, there is one binding code that all journalists should abide by, and that is the Journalism Code of Ethics, which forbids overtly excessive manipulation of the factual data gathered, and other such inethical overtures. The newspapers (and its journalistic team, by extension), have a duty to disseminate information to the masses as objectively as possible; and frankly speaking it all boils down to social and economical dynamics (e.g. "Does a newspaper want to risk tainting its reputation by sensationalizing most of the news contained within?", "How much governmental interference comes into play when deciding what type of news to publish?"). There are a multitude of factors to consider when determining the credibility of a newspaper, but I staunchly believe that most newspapers are credible sources of information.

As with everything else, one should exercise a certain degree of scepticism when dealing with an unfamiliar entity (in your case, foreign newspapers perhaps?). The question you posed is rather subjective though, and I wouldn't be surprised to discover many other dissenting views being expressed. Hope this was of help, cheers!

Answer 3

Well, I would say it is a credible source because it is in print and usually(though certainly, not always!) facts have been verified by someone on the newspaper staff. Newspapers often go to great lengths to verify their stories, and I think are often less subject to being "fed" information by other sources. The broadcast media seem to be willing to accept at face value whatever is being told to them. Newpapers seem to be more willing to check it out before printing it.

Answer 4

Because newspapers are required (unless it's an opinion section) to write purely objective, accurate pieces so you wouldn't encounter a bias or an inaccuracy in the report (theoretically--things can still be slanted a certain way, however craftily).