Library Guides: Political Science Research Guide: Political Bias

Political Bias

Wikipedia defines "political bias" as: "a bias or perceived bias involving the slanting or altering of information to make a political position or political candidate seem more attractive. With a distinct association with media bias, it commonly refers to how a reporter, news organization, or TV show covers a political candidate or a policy issue."

Political Bias Test
How Biased Are Your Views of the World? Take the Political Bias Test from Clearer Thinking.

Fact-Checking Sites & Resources

FactCheck.org
Focuses on accuracy of U.S. political players within all media formats
FlackCheck.org - Politics
This is the political literacy companion site to the award-winning FactCheck.org. Provides resources to help students recognize flaws in arguments in general and political ads in particular.
Politifact.com
Political fact-checking website. Home of the truth-o-meter.
Real or Satire?
Searchable database of fake news sites.
Snopes.com
Rumors, myths, urban legends
Truth or Fiction
Focuses on political rumors and hoaxes

Media Bias Charts

AllSides Media Bias Chart
"Helps you to easily identify different perspectives so you can get the full picture and think for yourself. Knowing the political bias of media outlets allows you to consume a balanced news diet and avoid manipulation and fake news."
Interactive Media Bias Chart (IMBC)
"A data visualization that displays both bias and reliability ratings for news (and “news-like”) content. Source types now include Websites, Podcasts, and specific TV Shows."
Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC)
"...an independent website that has promoted awareness of media bias and misinformation by rating the bias, factual accuracy, and credibility of media sources, large and small."