Bias
Fact
Can be verified by multiple sources, supported by evidence, can be proven
Bias
Favoring one side, position, or belief, generally unannounced
Bias by Headline
Headlines are the most read part of the paper and are designed to draw the reader to an article, most readers do not read the articles, a biased headline will mislead the reader
Bias through Statistics and Crowd Counts
Inflated numbers make a story more interesting or seem more important
Bias through the use of Names or Titles
Labels used to describe a person, event and place, writer selects what label to use, "accused murderer" vs. "suspected murderer", "the crime" vs. "the alleged crime", "the frontrunner" vs. "the candidate"
Opinion or Editorial Page in Newspaper
Letters to the editor, political cartoons, encourage thought and discussion, influence action, push for reform, allow community to have a voice
Opinion
Not supported by evidence, "evidence" is insufficient to produce complete certainty
Bias by Photos, Captions and Camera Angles
Pictures only show a portion of the person, issue, or event, you see what the photographer wants you to see
Bias through Placement
Stories that run first are seen as the most important, a person makes these decisions
Word Choice and Tone
Use of positive or negative words can Persuade people, adjectives
Selection and Omission
Using or not using a source can change the "reality" of a story for the readers
Bias by Source Control
Where does the story originate, who are the sources for the story, credibility, point of view