Print Media Bias

Depending on where you look, information on the Internet can be as reliable as print media. With the Internet, it’s now easier than ever to read major American newspapers from the comfort of your own bed. That’s not to say all information online is reliable, a lot of blogs are written from a subjective point of view making it difficult to rely on them for accurate information. The democratic nature of the Internet has made it a great facilitator for narrowcasting. Websites tailored to the consumer’s unique perspective make the Internet the medium of choice for anyone with Internet access. Selection bias further perpetuates narrowcasting by taking into account only the data of the users it already serves, it’s a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The national broadcasts networks are reliable and unbiased. They present and report the news with little to no bias. A simple way to identify unbiased news is by simply listening to the news. Are they reporting the facts without judgement? Are they steering clear of choosing a side? If so, you can be assured they are being unbiased. A Google search can also lead you to reliable news sources, there are studies by organizations like the Pew Research Center that rate the trustworthiness of media