SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

The Verge Discipline

theverge.com · Tech 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.

C·55
C · 55

Mix of investigative + rumor + opinion; some pieces multi-sourced, many single-sourced from PR.

What drives this Discipline score

  • Format variance
    Long features vs. quick aggregation = inconsistent sourcing rigor.
Global rank
#122 of 130
By Discipline across all SourceScore sources
In-category rank
#9 of 11
Among tech news sources
Vs. averages
Cat. mean: 73
Global mean: 85
-18 below category

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