Use these seven leading questions to identify bias

Bias in headlines Example: Does the headline express approval or condemnation?

Bias through photos, captions and camera angles Example: Is the subject shown in a flattering or unflattering way?

Bias through selection and omission Example: What has been left out that might affect/change the audience’s perspective?

Bias by Source Control Example: Who gets to speak, and who is silenced or paraphrased?

Bias through placement Example – Where is information placed in the article and how does this emphasize or downplay it?

Bias through statistics and crowd control Example: Do numbers seem emphasized or downplayed?

Bias through labels, titles or loaded language Example: Does the reporter use biased and loaded language to construct the subject? To what effect?