ENG101: College Writing (Nadeau): Web Resources

Aggregated data from a wide variety of published sources, intended for analytic use. Includes a dynamic interface that allows users to construct and download custom tables.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

Find data about the U.S., such as maps and population, demographic, and economic data.

USAFacts is a new data-driven portrait of the American population, government’s finances, and government’s impact on society. The organization creating this information is a non-partisan, not-for-profit civic initiative and have no political agenda or commercial motive. This information provided is a free public service and are committed to maintaining and expanding it in the future.

The U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.

The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1872 by Charles H. Taylor, it was privately held until 1973, when it went public as Affiliated Publications.

Buzzfeed is famous for it's lists of cute animals and funny gifs. That shouldn't distract us from the fact that they also host a lost of thoughtful, in-depth, reporting that touches on a plethora of social issues.

From NPR: "Great storytelling and rigorous reporting. These are the passions that fuel us. Our business is telling stories, small and large, that start conversations, increase understanding, enrich lives and enliven minds."

The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper, founded and continuously published in New York City since September 18, 1851. It has won 112 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization.

The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper with a special emphasis on business and economic news. It is published six days a week in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal.

At HuffPost, we report with empathy and put people at the heart of every story. We take a people-first approach in everything we report—be it news and politics or lifestyle and entertainment—and we cover real stories about real life. Regardless of who you are, where you live or what you believe, you can count on HuffPost to help you navigate what’s happening in the world and how it affects you. We consider the needs, passions and curiosity of our readers in all of our journalism. If something matters to our readers, it matters to us.

We started as a newsletter, The Daily Skimm, breaking down the most important news you need to know to start your day. We launched theSkimm App, a subscription product that integrates future events in culture, politics, tech, and more by integrating directly into your calendar. We've expanded into video and audio breaking down key topics, bringing you interviews with the people you need to know, and making you smarter throughout your day on everything from tax policies to how to fold a fitted sheet. All delivered through the routines that make up your life.

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world.

Begun in 1963, The Harris Poll weekly column is one of the longest running; most respected proprietary surveys conducted by Harris Interactive measuring public opinion and is highly regarded throughout the world. The nationally representative polls, conducted both by telephone and online, measure, and trend, the knowledge, opinions, behaviors and motivation of the general public.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions.

PPP performs automated telephone surveys using Interactive Voice Response (IVR). We can track public opinion more often and on a wider range of issues than by interviewing in-person or via phone, or by mail-in surveys. IVR technology drastically reduces the expense of polling and it allows for faster surveys completions, usually in one evening. Pollsters Survey USA and Rasmussen Reports led the charge nationally for this segment of the polling industry.

The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous.