SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

The Conversation Discipline

theconversation.com · News

Citation Discipline measures how rigorously a source backs each factual claim with verifiable evidence. High-Discipline sources cite primary evidence inline; low-Discipline sources opine without sourcing.

A·88
A · 88

Articles authored by academics with credentials disclosed + edited by professional journalists; corrections public.

What drives this Discipline score

  • Author + editor model
    Each article shows academic credentials + institutional affiliation.
Global rank
#73 of 130
By Discipline across all SourceScore sources
In-category rank
#7 of 27
Among news sources
Vs. averages
Cat. mean: 81
Global mean: 85
+7 above category

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