Evident in statements that reflect partiality, preference, a prejudice for or against a person, group, organization, or idea
Bias can be detected when the author favours one side and presents more positive evidence for that side, or presents more negative evidence for the other side, without stating facts objectively
Questions to ask yourself
Does the author present more positive evidence for one side of an issue than the other?
Does the author present more negative evidence for one side of an issue than the other?
Words/phrases used by the author may signal biases
Opinions
Can be based on feelings, emotions, or prejudices, which are not objective
Opinion example
For me, Pres. Marcos is far more better than the former presidents
Vague language
Not using specific language, could be an indicator of bias
Vague language example
There is something fishy about him
One-sided arguments
If the author only presents one side of an argument, the writing is probably biased
One-sided argument example
The mayor used to wear casual clothes even in formal occasions
Loaded words
Words that are charged with emotion (whether positive or negative) can reveal an author's opinion about the topic. Loaded words are chosen because the speaker or writer believes they'll be more persuasive than an alternate word
Loaded words examples
Demonization vs criticism, aggravate vs annoy, atrocious vs bad, displeased vs unhappy, bureaucrat vs public servant, challenging vs distressing
Stereotypes
If the author labels an entire group, the writing is probably biased
Stereotype examples
The blacks are inferior to the white Americans, he seems to be a member of a gang
Fake news is used worldwide to mislead and manipulate
