SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

Associated Press vs Reuters — Discipline

How rigorously each source backs its factual claims with verifiable evidence.

By Published by Caslon MediaScored against methodology v0.1Scores last verified
Verdict

Reuters outscores Associated Press on Citation Discipline by 2 points (A · 91 vs A · 89).

News

Associated Press

apnews.com
A·89
Rank #66 of 130 on Discipline

Multi-source verification; AP Stylebook defines US journalism citation conventions.

Higher Discipline
News

Reuters

reuters.com
A·91
Rank #49 of 130 on Discipline

Two-source verification policy enforced editorially; corrections logged with timestamps.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
Associated Press
apnews.com
89A·89#66 / 130view →
Reuters
reuters.com
91A·91#49 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

Associated PressA·89
Discipline · 89/100

Multi-source verification; AP Stylebook defines US journalism citation conventions.

ReutersA·91
Discipline · 91/100

Two-source verification policy enforced editorially; corrections logged with timestamps.

Signals behind the Discipline score

Associated Press
  • AP Stylebook
    De-facto US citation style standard.
Reuters
  • Reuters Trust Principles
    Public ethics code mandating accuracy + freedom from bias.
  • Corrections page
    Public, searchable, dated corrections archive.

Other dimensions for Associated Press vs Reuters

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — Reuters leads
Modern Reference
Reuters +2 pts
Velocity
Reuters +5 pts

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Sources & references

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