SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

National Geographic vs Smithsonian Magazine — Discipline

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

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

National Geographic outscores Smithsonian Magazine on Citation Discipline by 2 points (B · 82 vs B · 80).

Higher Discipline
Magazine

National Geographic

nationalgeographic.com
B·82
Rank #98 of 130 on Discipline

Long fact-checking tradition; named bylines; sources cited; institutional editorial standards.

Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine

smithsonianmag.com
B·80
Rank #107 of 130 on Discipline

Fact-checked editorial; named bylines; sources cited inline; Smithsonian institutional standards.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
National Geographic
nationalgeographic.com
82B·82#98 / 130view →
Smithsonian Magazine
smithsonianmag.com
80B·80#107 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

National GeographicB·82
Discipline · 82/100

Long fact-checking tradition; named bylines; sources cited; institutional editorial standards.

Smithsonian MagazineB·80
Discipline · 80/100

Fact-checked editorial; named bylines; sources cited inline; Smithsonian institutional standards.

Signals behind the Discipline score

National Geographic
  • Editorial standards
    138-year fact-check tradition; National Geographic Society heritage.
Smithsonian Magazine
  • Smithsonian standards
    Editorial reviewed against institutional historical + scientific accuracy standards.

Other dimensions for National Geographic vs Smithsonian Magazine

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — National Geographic leads
Modern Reference
Smithsonian Magazine +3 pts
Velocity
National Geographic +5 pts

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Sources & references

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