How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How.

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How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? What’s the difference between news media bias and audience bias? What’s the difference between news media bias and audience bias?

Obvious effort to include relevant perspectives People, Organizations get to respond to negative charges Avoids loaded words Avoids prejudicial photos/presentation Provides context and transparency.

Look for a pattern of unfairness over time Look for a pattern of unfairness over time Compare a variety of news outlets - especially to search for a bias by omission - especially to search for a bias by omission Evidence is the essence of a credible conclusion. Evidence is the essence of a credible conclusion.

“The news media is biased” is an over-generalization. Some outlets, maybe. an over-generalization. Some outlets, maybe. Opinion Journalism by an organization doesn’t necessarily prove there’s slant in the news coverage. Opinion Journalism by an organization doesn’t necessarily prove there’s slant in the news coverage. Guilt by association is a fallacy. Guilt by association is a fallacy.

How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? What’s the difference between news media bias and audience bias? What’s the difference between news media bias and audience bias?