How can you spot bias in a newspaper?

Bias through choice of photos, captions and camera angles- does the person look empowered?weak? Foolish? etc

For the front cover of this news article, May has been presented in an unappealing way, as the picture captured is of her making a disgusted face.The camera angle used was a middle-close up, which draws in the audiences attention on her facial expressions. It could be a way of highlighting May's role as Prime minister and that she is unsuitable for this role. 

Bias through placement-is it on the front page or hidden? What is the length of the article?

The Daily Mirror have chosen to present their main article with little writing and information. The placement on the front page stands out, highlighting its importance. However, featured in the skyline is a brief outline on what is also in the newspaper, but it can easily be ignored, as it isn't as noticeable.

Bias through word choice and tone- is it sympathetic or critical?

The choice of words used on this front page suggests the story is critical. The noun 'massacre' stands out as an act of slaughter and death, which informs the audience of the devastating and critical news that has occurred.

Bias through headlines- what is the headline article, and how is the article pitched through the headline?

The Daily Express have chosen to be very bias in their main article, as they have said 'vote may'. Most articles will give an obvious opinion whether they want you to vote or not, but this newspaper have simply stated 'vote', which implies there strong agreement with May. The headline ends with the noun 'disaster', because they want their audience to feel a sense of worry if they do not vote for May, meaning their intentions to get more votes will encourage or force people to follow.

Bias through source control- who have they interviewed/ asked for information?

In this article, The Guardian have chosen to included quotes and information from people in Labour and the Liberal Democrats, who are both more left-wing or central. The Guardian are also left-wing supporters, which highlights they are being bias with regards to who they support and the opinions they want to convey to there audience. This is because they want people to follow the left-wing and don't want them to here any opposing views, even though they may be correct or the same.

Bias through naming and titles- nicknames, respectful terms, etc.

For this article, The Sun have chosen to mock Corbyn. They have done this by calling him a 'jezter', which relates to a clown-like entertainer. It highlights there opinion of him is negative as he shouldn't be taken seriously, and he has no intelligence to be in a high position. They also indicate their political bias position, as they are calling him a 'Labour hypocrite', which suggets they do not want to follow the Labour party with Corbyn as a lead role.

Bias through selection or omission- which articles are included or left out?

In The Daily Mirror, they have selection for one of the main articles to be 'soft' celebrity news, on reality TV. Although, the Financial Times have selected 'hard' news about politics and Hammond. Both of these newspapers were from the same day, which shows that they both have different opinions on what they believe is of more importance and interest for their audiences.

Bias through statistics and crowd counts- how statistics are manipulated to make a point.

In The Guardian, there use of statistics shows there main concern is poverty. Instead of using the headline 'Hong Kong:80% of residents don't live in poverty', they have decided to say '20% of residents live in poverty'. It informs the audience that there main aim is to get the focus on the poorer residents rather than the richer, better off residents. It helps to draw in more attention, because it shows they are concerned for the well-being of poverty and want them to live better.