Eye-catching but inaccurate titles | Use of emotionally charged words |
Labeling with strong stereotypes | Inaccurate context |
Neglect of nuance | Cherry picking details that make things look worse |
Exaggerating | Provocative imagery |
Anecdotal evidence | Trying to create fear, uncertainty and doubt |
Baiting controversy and conflict | Stirring dissent |
Undermining unity | Taking advantage of mistrust |
Exploiting biases | Creating a sense of us vs them |
Taking advantage of disparities to exacerbate division | Commentary designed to provoke an emotional reaction |
Fearmongering | One-sidedness |
Overstating consequences and risks | Misuse of statistics |
Speculation and unverified claims | Creating an inaccurate sense of urgency and time pressure |
Quoting out of context | Rumor propagation |
Misleading soundbites | Dramatic angles |
Dramatic calls to action | Manufactured outrage |
