SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

Axios vs The Information — Discipline

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

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

The Information outscores Axios on Citation Discipline by 8 points (A · 88 vs B · 80).

News

Axios

axios.com
B·80
Rank #101 of 130 on Discipline

Multi-source reporting + named bylines + corrections public; brevity format is structural not editorial choice.

Higher Discipline
Tech News

The Information

theinformation.com
A·88
Rank #72 of 130 on Discipline

Multi-source investigative reporting + named bylines + corrections public; high per-piece rigor.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
Axios
axios.com
80B·80#101 / 130view →
The Information
theinformation.com
88A·88#72 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

AxiosB·80
Discipline · 80/100

Multi-source reporting + named bylines + corrections public; brevity format is structural not editorial choice.

The InformationA·88
Discipline · 88/100

Multi-source investigative reporting + named bylines + corrections public; high per-piece rigor.

Signals behind the Discipline score

Axios
  • Reporting depth
    Strong source network in DC + business circles.
The Information
  • Investigative depth
    Long-form business investigations on private + public tech.

Other dimensions for Axios vs The Information

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — tie
Modern Reference
Axios +10 pts
Velocity
Axios +4 pts

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Sources & references

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