Media Bias (MB)
News source clearly "display[s] media bias in ways that align with conservative, traditional thought and/or policy agendas."
Ways media outlets try to increase clicks/interactions?
Highlight the most extreme stories, eye-catching headlines are gaining importance, etc.
Why is a site like allsides.com important?
Provide a platform to access multiple news sources with varying degrees of bias.
Spotting a left "leaning" news source.
What is the news source "display[s] bias in ways that moderately align with liberal, progressive, or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas?"
Impacts of media bias on public perception of journalism?
Misleads the public and lowers trust in media outlets
Methods for combating media bias.
Read and consume media with an open mind, being a critical reader, verifying stories through multiple sources, etc.
If a news source is labeled as centrist, what does that mean?
What is they do not show much political bias or display a balance of articles with left and right perspectives?
Cherry-picking information that aligns with one’s beliefs and values. What is this called?
Confirmation bias
Why is understanding your own bias important?
Knowing yourself will help avoid falling to media bias trap and also avoid confirmation bias