How well informed are you as a citizen?  This page
features a quick test to determine whether your sources of media information are keeping you as informed as you need to be to make important decisions about
your future and the future of the nation.

Which of the following news sources do you consume on a weekly basis_  Add up your points for each source!

New York Times or Washington Post...................  5 points

Time, Magazine, Newsweek, or U.S. News and
World Report, Wall Street Journal.......................... 4 points

Internet Magazines with sources ............................ 3 points

Internet magazines without sources......................... 1 point

Major Local Newspapers...................................... 3 points

Small town local papers......................................... 2 points

National TV News (Straight News, not talk).......... 3 points

Local TV News..................................................... 2 points

Radio or TV Talk Shows....................................... 1 point

Scoring: 

20 - 25  Genius level!  You consume a wide variety of information from varying sources, which gives you a broad yet detailed view of the world.

15 - 20  Above average.  While you don't exhibit traits of a "news junkie," you are broadly informed about the issues of the day.

10 - 15  Average.  Like most people, you pay attention to what is going on in the world, but may not be getting the diversity of reporting to understand the full story.

5 - 10  Below Average.  Some important information may be
escaping your attention.

0 - 5  Bottom of the Class.  You risk giving your mind over to others who will tell you what to believe, but you won't know what's true or false.

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