Let’s categorize a source for the first time in Source Matters.
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Log in to Source Matters.
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Click “Categorize Sources” in the navigation bar at the top of the page.
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Let’s find a story. In the top left corner, in the “Search headlines” field, start typing the headline of your story.
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In the search results, locate the story and select a source. The categories your organization is tracking appear in the panel on the right.
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For each category, select or enter the option that is the best fit for the source. Your selections are saved as you go.
That’s it! You’ve completed categorizing a source.
Continue to categorize the remaining sources for your story, if there are any. Then move on to your other stories in the current collection period.
Tips
If you do not see all of your sources listed, try clicking "Show all sources?" or troubleshooting the sources captured (see the resources below).
Select an option for each category available. If you do not know the answer to one of the categories, select “Other” or “Preferred not to say / I don’t know.”
Categories do not allow multiple choice selection, but there may be situations where multiple facets of identity need to be selected (such as for multiracial folks).
In these cases, select one option to highlight it in blue, then enter the second option in the notes field. This allows you to capture both identifying options in that category.
Further Resources
The following resources might be helpful as you continue your work: