Bias and Fairness

Capitol Times People’s Agendas

Published on November 2, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uses Instagram to explain shooting coverage

Published on November 2, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

News Tribune editor responds to comments

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Tennessean fact-checks local TV station

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

FiveThirtyEight’s disclaimer about polls

Published on October 11, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

PEN tip sheet for discussing misinformation

Published on October 9, 2020August 10, 2021 by Mollie Muchna

Green Bay Gazette letter to the editor process

Published on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Colorado Sun explains approach to 2020 election coverage

Published on October 1, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip #83: Create an FAQ about your elections coverage

Published on September 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 82: If your coverage is nonpartisan, explain and defend that

Published on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 76: Take extra care when covering conspiracy theories (and tell your audience)

Published on July 22, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Coloradoan explains bias toward facts

Published on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Florida Today explains validity of SpaceX photo

Published on June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO shares station’s commitment to community

Published on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

KPRC asks for reader questions

Published on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

AJC explains reporting process, context

Published on June 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

NewsChannel 5 shows transparency admitting bias in Facebook posts

Published on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WEWS combats misinformation about COVID-19 deaths

Published on May 25, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

ProPublica transparency around fair news

Published on May 25, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 67: Demonstrate visual balance in political coverage

Published on May 19, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal-Constitution on covering legislature

Published on May 19, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Tennessean editorial board describes decision process

Published on May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal-Constitution on covering Georgia’s Legislature

Published on May 19, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Atlanta Journal Constitution front page

Published on May 19, 2020July 23, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WCPO explains how their COVID-19 coverage different from competitors

Published on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Spokesman-Review explains newsroom processes, ‘fake news’

Published on April 23, 2020April 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 63: Demonstrate that your visuals aren’t manipulated

Published on April 21, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

San Fransisco Chronicle explains endorsements

Published on April 20, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

How the San Fransisco Chronicle cover candidates

Published on April 15, 2020August 12, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 62: Tell your audience that COVID-19 information might change

Published on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Caller-Times explains coverage

Published on April 13, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WTXL shuts down mugshots page

Published on April 8, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Toronto Star creates new labels for opinion content

Published on April 8, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

NPR changes design for labeling opinion stories

Published on April 8, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Philadelphia Inquirer labeling opinion content

Published on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Herald and Review uses Twitter thread to highlight best journalism

Published on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Globe and Mail form for errors, corrections

Published on April 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 61: Do these four things right now to show you are trustworthy

Published on April 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

National Geographic combats spread of “fake news”

Published on March 25, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip: Tell your audience you won’t tolerate misinformation

Published on March 24, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

WMAR explains Coronavirus reporting process, asks for feedback

Published on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 56: With coronavirus coverage, make your purpose clear

Published on March 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tips 49: Explain that some journalists are biased on purpose

Published on January 21, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip #47: Tell your audience what you think of “fake news”

Published on January 7, 2020 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 45: Show how your staff covers big news

Published on December 10, 2019December 17, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Caller Times explains opinion vs. news content

Published on November 22, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 40: Explain where opinion content comes from

Published on November 5, 2019 by Mollie Muchna

Trust Tip 22: If you publish a graphic image, explain why

Published on July 2, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 14: Address “fake news” complaints

Published on May 9, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 11: Explain how breaking news works

Published on April 29, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Trust Tip 10: If you strive for fairness, tell your audience

Published on April 29, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Address Fake News Concerns by Reporting On the Topic

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Using Facebook Comments to Defend Your Journalism

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

WCPO Uses Facebook Comments to Ask for Feedback

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

ENID Uses Facebook to Introduce New Columnists

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Jefferson City Uses Newspaper Page Layout to Demonstrate Balance

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Jefferson City Shows Balance with an Editor’s Note

Published on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

USA TODAY Uses Twitter to Share Opposing Viewpoints

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

USA TODAY Use Facebook to Bring Opposing Viewpoints to Users

Published on March 28, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Discussing Selection of Editorial Content on Facebook

Published on March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Word Choice and Asking for User Feedback

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Video: How to Submit a Letter to the Editor

Published on January 18, 2019April 1, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Comment Policies

Published on January 18, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Your Election Coverage Mission

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Asking if information was “helpful” or “not helpful”

Published on January 18, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Linking Coverage Online

Published on January 18, 2019July 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Linking Opposing Viewpoints Online

Published on January 18, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Highlighting Variety of Coverage Online

Published on January 18, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Creating Story Pages Online to Link Coverage

Published on January 18, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Using a Pro/Con List to Highlight Balanced Coverage

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Looking at Bias and Asking for Feedback

Published on January 18, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Always Looking for Different Perspectives

Published on January 18, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Do you Trust Us?

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions with Editors Note

Published on January 18, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Celebrate Your Journalism

Published on January 18, 2019March 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions Using Facebook

Published on January 18, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Speaking Out Against “Fake News”

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage on Divisive Issues Jefferson City

Published on January 17, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Anticipating Negative Feedback and Addressing it Directly

Published on January 17, 2019October 25, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Discussing your Commitment to Earning User Trust

Published on January 17, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Discussing Your Core Beliefs

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Distinguishing Your Coverage from National News

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Your Editorial Process

Published on January 17, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Sharing Your Approach to Trust

Published on January 17, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Talking ownership and ethics at KCRG

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining News Coverage Decisions: Suicides

Published on January 17, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Defending News Coverage Decisions to Facebook Users

Published on January 17, 2019March 8, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Opinion Coverage

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Opinion Coverage Using Facebook Live

Published on January 17, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Talking about Journalism

Published on January 17, 2019October 24, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Discussing Story Selection

Published on January 17, 2019 by Joy Mayer

Responding to User Criticism by Adding an Editor’s Note

Published on January 15, 2019March 8, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Your Reporting Process

Published on January 15, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Being Honest About Holes in News Coverage

Published on January 15, 2019March 26, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions on Facebook: Crime

Published on January 15, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions: Crime

Published on January 15, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Responding to Critical Facebook Comments

Published on January 15, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining News Coverage: Guns

Published on January 15, 2019March 5, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining Coverage Decisions: Officer Involved Shootings

Published on January 15, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Emphasizing transparency at WCPO

Published on January 14, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Highlighting an investigation at WITF

Published on January 14, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Sharing social strategy at WITF

Published on January 14, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Handling a sensitive story at WITF

Published on January 14, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Explaining the editing process at WITF

Published on January 14, 2019October 24, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Hashtagging story types at The Virginian Pilot

Published on January 14, 2019March 27, 2019 by Lynn Walsh

Highlighting Multiple Perspectives Using Pull-Out Box

Published on December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 by Joy Mayer

 

Showing depth of coverage at Community Impact Newspaper

Published on November 28, 2018December 30, 2018 by Joy Mayer

WCPO addiction story

Published on December 20, 2016March 27, 2019 by Joy Mayer