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: Types of Media Bias and How to Spot It | AllSides
How to Spot 11 Types of Media Bias
Journalism is tied to a set of ethical standards and values, including truth and accuracy, fairness and impartiality, and accountability. However, journalism today often strays from objective fact; the result is biased news. Bias isn't necessarily a bad thing, but hidden media bias misleads, manipulates and divides us. This is why AllSides provides hundreds of media bias ratings and a media bias chart. 72 percent of Americans believe traditional news sources report fake news, falsehoods, or content that is purposely misleading. With trust in media declining, media consumers must learn how to spot types of media bias. This page outlines 11 types of media bias, along with examples of their use in popular media outlets. Download this page as a PDF, and don't forget to check out the 14 types of ideological bias. 11 Types of Media Bias
and how to spot them
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