When you write an article about current events, you want to cover the major issues that affect people’s lives. Use plain language and avoid jargon whenever possible. Explain unfamiliar terms clearly. You also should follow AP style, the standard for news writing that’s recognized across journalism.
News sources have up-to-the-minute information and often include quotes from experts in the field. These resources are best for getting quick facts and descriptions of current events. They may not offer context or historical perspective.
Magazines publish articles on a wide variety of topics including current events. These articles can include opinions, narratives, interviews, and investigative reporting. Magazines may be written for a general audience or for a specific interest group. For example, The Advocate is a magazine that publishes articles on topics related to the LGBTQ community. For a list of databases where you can find current magazine articles, see the Find Current Magazine Articles page.
Scholarly resources take longer to research, write, and publish, but they can provide important background, historical perspective, and evidence-based analysis of a current event. You can find scholarly articles in many types of academic journals. These resources can be found in EBSCOhost Academic Search Ultimate, CQ Researcher, and other databases.
