Newsworthy Elements
This newsworthy element identifies the manner of time that the event occurs.
Timeliness
This type of bias involves cutting out parts of the story to make one party's side look different than the other.
Omission
"The person who took my picture made me look so awful!"
Bias Through Photos
This element of newsworthiness relates to the relation of distance to the event.
Proximity
This type of bias involves the placement of a news story in the medium it is found.
Bias by Placement
"I asked 7th grade students what we should eat for lunch. They all said pizza! We should have pizza today!"
Selection Bias
This element of newsworthiness involves any situation that may arise that directly impacts a person or group of people.
Impact/Consequence
This type of bias is how a person is described or labeled in a story or scenario.
Bias Through Names and Titles
"He spoke with intelligence and was able to present his speech with a professional tone."
Bias Through Word Choice
This element of newsworthiness involves an appealing factor that draws a certain type of reader in based on the content.
Human Interest
This is the effort to influence peoples perspectives and beliefs; getting someone to act on their beliefs (Hint: Not a type of Bias, but Bias is involved in this).
Propaganda
"John Smith, an ex-con, is now running for mayor."
Bias Through Names and Titles
This element of newsworthiness identifies the occasion the event occurs in a new or rare situation.
Rarity/Novelty
This type of bias is seen through pictures to depict a person or thing in a different way.
Bias Through Photos
"I found the article of Travis and Taylor in the back of the magazine."
Bias Through Placement