The New York Times is good for providing
- background
- context
- factual information
If you are just starting out and learning about a topic, the New York Times is a great place to start!
Since the New York Times is a news source, you can find more recent information than other sources that take longer to compile information.
Remember! The news comes out every day! Pay attention to the date of the article you are reading. Do you need later reporting on this story?
You will find both news articles and opinion articles in the New York Times. Not sure how to tell the difference?