Types of Media Bias

When a story leans heavily towards one side and only tells part of the story

• slant

• unsubstantiated claims

• flawed logic

• sensationalism

Is used to show only one side of the story using vague and dramatic language that can stray from the facts

• Mudslinging

• Sensationalism

• Spin

• Mind Reading

When personal feelings come through their writing that can include assumptions and personal beliefs

• Spin

• Opinion

• Mind Reading

• Slant

When the reporter assumes they know more than the evidence supports because they jump to conclusions

• Mudslinging

• Opinion

• Slant

• Flawed Logic

When the story is full of language that makes the event sound more exciting that is really was due to shock value

• Mudslinging

• Sensationalism

• Jumping to Conclusions

• Spin

Used to discredit someone else by insulting them

• Mudslinging

• Mind Reading

• Opinion

• Slant

When assumptions are made about what someone else is thinking yet there is no evidence

• Slant

• Spin

• Opinion

• Unsubstantiated Claims

When the reporter conveniently leaves out information

• Omission

• Mudslinging

• Opinion

• Spin

When a story is purposely placed on the front page to make sure that it is read

• Unsubstantiated Claim

• Opinio

• Placement

• Mudslinging