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Emily Dickinson
The New York Times is a reputable newspaper available throughout the United States and through Internet access. This particular On December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts, Emily Dickinson was born to Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson. She was the middle child and was born in a large brick home built by her grandfather. Her older brother Austin was born in 1829; her younger sister, Lavinia, in 1883. Dickinson’s father and brother were lawyers, and ran a successful law practice. Unlike them, Emily rarely left her father’s house and grounds during her lifetime and rarely saw anyone outside of her immediate family. However, she went to Washington, D.C, when her father was in the House of Representatives to visit once. On two different …show more content…
In this article, it cites the source as the British Crown Court. The online articles are updated daily as well as the distribution of the actual newspaper. The articles online actually tell the time of day that it was last updated. This particular article was published on November 2, 2009. The name of the paper also matches the URL address with it being www.nytimes.com. The New York Times also, has a land address that allows people to get in touch with the paper if sources need to be checked. The appearance of the web page and newspaper are very professional in manner. It allows for easy navigation by noting where to find certain topics in the paper both online and in print. Throughout examining the paper, many advertisements and partnerships are listed for example Linkedin and Metlife Insurance Companies. Providing all necessary information is vital for a source to become reputable and trustworthy. The New York Times has proved that it is a reliable source. On December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts, Emily Dickinson was born to Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson. She was the middle child and was born in a large brick home built by her grandfather. Her older brother Austin was born in 1829; her younger sister, Lavinia, in 1883. Dickinson’s father and brother were lawyers, and ran a successful law practice. Unlike them, Emily rarely left her father’s house and grounds during her lifetime and rarely saw anyone outside of her immediate family. However, she went to Washington, D.C, when her father was in the House of Representatives to visit once. On two different occasions, she had to spend the summer in Boston for treatment of an eye ailment. Otherwise, she preferred her bedroom, and her favorite garden where she planted flowers. She preferred privacy for reading and writing her poetry. Dickinson’s relationship with both parents was strained. Her father was not home

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