Media Bias

Bias by omission means:

• Leaving out important viewpoints or facts from a story

• lacing a story on a specific page

• Using specific words to describe people

• Choosing certain experts to quote

Bias by source selection occurs when:

• A story appears on the front page

• A story uses emotional words

• A story only includes quotes from one side of an issue

• A story leaves out information

Bias by placement refers to:

• Which words are used to describe people

• Where a story appears in the news (front page vs. back pages)

• Which sources are quoted

• What information is left out

Bias by labeling means:

• Putting stories on certain pages

• Choosing which experts to quote

• Deciding which stories to cover

• Using specific words to influence how readers view people or events

"Local School Board Holds Monthly Meeting" shows:

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias

"Reckless Teens Destroy Community Peace" shows:

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias

"Beloved Leader Makes Bold Decision for Community's Future"

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias

"Study Shows Possible Link Between Diet and Health"

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias

"Power-Hungry Mayor's Disastrous Housing Scheme Threatens Neighborhood Paradise"

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias

"Dedicated Mayor's New Housing Plan Faces Challenges"

• No bias

• Mild bias

• Extreme bias