|
bias, noun prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something |
Sources do not often state their own biases, which can make determining whether or not a source is biased more challenging. Any type of source can be biased, so every source should be evaluated for bias - from a social media post to a peer reviewed article.
Beliefs and values can influence bias - these are related to political ideology and agendas, worldviews, financial interests, and more. Bias may not intend to harm, but it can lead to the spread of misinformation, disinformation and fake news.
In Research
In Media
In Social Media
In Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Below are some tools that may help guide you in identifying biases.
AllSides empowers you to understand the role media bias plays in the news and information you consume. The AllSides Media Bias Ratings™ and AllSides Media Bias Chart™ help make news bias transparent, allowing you to identify different perspectives and political leanings so you can get the full picture and think for yourself.
Clark College Libguide-Tools to Use
