Biased Newspapers

How to Spot Bias in a Newspaper

1. Bias through pictures/ graphic- camera angles, caption

The producers of this paper have chosen an unflattering image of this politician. The image of him eating a burger goes with the caption of save our bacon' which creates a comedic effect.

2.Word choice and tone in body of text

In the body of text underneath, they writer uses negative words such as 'tore', 'embittered' and 'accused' which give the idea of victimisation. The Daily Mail is a right wing newspaper and support conservatives and they are also strong believers in Brexit.

3.Choice of journalist and sources- who is writing and their beliefs, who gave them the information.

This is Rowena Mason who is deputy political editor for the guardian. Her articles and way of writing will be to do with left wing opinions, since the Guardian is left wing for the Labour Party.  

4.Where is the article in the paper- prominent or hidden? Front page or far back?

This article is on the front page which suggests it is an important story to the newspaper. It is about the royal family and a christening. The Sun is neither more left or right wing and supports the Royal Family which is why this is the main headline for this newspaper.

5.Bias through omission or selection- whether an article is even published or not.

Some articles won't be published because it is not relevant to the newspaper's interests. For example, there is a gatekeeper who decides which parts of the story will be shown and if it is even going to be published.

6.Bias through headline

The headline for this article is relating a politician to a battle. This is emphasised by the word 'revolution' which suggests she is trying to get revenge or be bad which makes her sound very negative.
 

7.Bias by used of names and titles

 
This writer has given a nickname to Jeremy Corbyn. They have called him 'Jezza' which is a kind of insult as if they are not taking him seriously. 

8.Bias through statistics and crowd counts.

The writer has used an unspecific amount to describe the number of casualties. Instead of an actual number, they have used 'mass' which indicates a very large amount have been effected.