Title: Types of Media Bias and How to Spot It | AllSides
Headings: How to Spot 11 Types of Media Bias
How to Spot 11 Types of Media Bias
11 Types of Media Bias
and how to spot them
1. Spin
Examples of Spin Words and Phrases:
Examples of Spin Media Bias:
2. Unsubstantiated Claims
Examples of Unsubstantiated Claims Media Bias
3. Opinion Statements Presented as Fact
Words that signal subjective statements include:
Examples of Opinion Statements Presented as Fact
4. Sensationalism/Emotionalism
Words and phrases used by the media that signal sensationalism/emotionalism include:
Examples of Sensationalism/Emotionalism Media Bias
5. Mudslinging/Ad Hominem
Examples of Mudslinging
6. Mind Reading
Examples of Mind Reading
7. Slant
Examples of Slant
8. Flawed Logic
Examples of Flawed Logic
9. Bias by Omission
Examples of Bias by Omission
10. Omission of Source Attribution
Examples of Omission of Source Attribution
11. Bias by Placement
Examples of Bias by Placement:
Some Final Notes on Bias
Author
Contributors & Editors

Content: see Omission of Source Attribution)
Placing opinion or editorial content on the homepage next to hard news, or otherwise not clearly marking opinion content as “opinion.” Examples of Opinion Statements Presented as Fact
The sub-headline Vox uses is an opinion statement — some people likely believe the lifting of the gas limit will strengthen the coal industry — but Vox included this statement in a piece not labeled “Opinion.” Source article
Vox Bias Rating
In this article about Hillary Clinton’s appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," the author makes an assumption about Clinton’s motives and jumps to a subjective conclusion. Source article
Fox News Bias Rating
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4. Sensationalism/Emotionalism
Sensationalism is a type of media bias in which information is presented in a way that gives a shock or makes a deep impression. Often it gives readers a false sense of culmination, that all previous reporting has led to this ultimate story. Sensationalist language is often dramatic, yet vague. It often involves hyperbole — at the expense of accuracy — or warping reality to mislead or provoke a strong reaction in the reader. In recent years, some media outlets have been criticized for overusing the term “breaking” or “breaking news,” which historically was reserved for stories of deep impact or wide-scale importance. With this type of media bias, reporters often increase the readability of their pieces using vivid verbs.