Journalists sometimes make claims in their reporting without including evidence to back them up. This can occur in the headline of an article, or in the body. Statements that appear to b… See more

Sometimes journalists use subjective language or statements under the guise of reporting objectively. Even when a media outlet presents an article as a factual and objective n… See more

Sensationalism is a type of media biasin which information is presented in a way that gives a shock or makes a deep impression. Often it gives readers a false sense of culmination… See more

Mudslinging is a type of media biaswhen unfair or insulting things are said about someone in order to damage their reputation. Similarly, ad hominem (Latin for “to the pers… See more