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Recognize Media Bias
Media bias is the prejudice or perceived prejudice of journalists and news producers in the selection of events and stories which they cover and the manner in which they cover them. It is more topical then ever to develop the necessary skills to spot biased reporting and acknowledge the bias of the news you consume. Click the buttons to explore resources about recognizing media bias and look at the chart below that ranks a myriad of news sources' biases.
AllSides compiles news from the left, center, and right, and rates news sources of all mediums and all sizes as left, leaning left, center, leaning right, and right.
Stetson University's comprehensive guide on evaluating information and recognizing news bias provides invaluable skills, as well as links to multiple media watchdog groups.
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