Times Union

Times Union is a newspaper that has been in operation since 1794. It is based in Albany, New York, and covers local, regional, and national news. The author of the article about Verplanck Colvin and his biographer Joseph M. Jillisky is James M. Odato, who focuses on the rich history of the Adirondacks region and its impact on the surrounding areas.

Biography:  https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/the-little-known-story-of-a-driven-colvin-biographer

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The author portrays Verplanck Colvin as an underappreciated and enigmatic figure in the history of the Adirondacks.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Joseph M. Jillisky, the author's main source, had a deep personal connection to Verplanck Colvin and was driven by a desire to uncover the truth about his life and work. This could potentially create a conflict of interest in his biography.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • The article mentions contradictions in Colvin's methods and beliefs, such as his advocacy for development within the Adirondack preserve and potential environmental damage from his surveying techniques.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not mention any deceptive practices used by the author, but it does highlight Jillisky's dedication to uncovering the truth about Colvin's life and work.

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