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
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Contributors & Editors

Content: It is possible to verify the height of buildings and determine that Taipei 101 tops them all. It is possible to devise an experiment to demonstrate that five plus four does not equal ten or to use established criteria to determine whether Pluto is a planet. Source: Butte College Critical Thinking Tipsheet
Editorial reviews by AllSides found that some media outlets blur the line between subjective statements and objective statements, leading to potential confusion for readers, in two key ways that fall under this type of media bias: Including subjective statements in their writing and not attributing them to a source. ( 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.