What constitutes a biased source?

A biased source is identified by how it presents information, specifically if it unfairly favors one side in a debate or discussion. This means that the source may selectively include data, facts, or opinions that support a particular perspective while ignoring or downplaying opposing viewpoints. Such a presentation skews the information, making it less reliable for an objective understanding of the subject matter.

Balanced viewpoints, expert opinions, and general public acceptance do not inherently indicate bias. A source that presents balanced viewpoints provides a fair discussion of multiple perspectives, expert opinions can enhance credibility regardless of bias, and a widely accepted source may still exhibit bias in its representation of facts. Thus, the characteristic of unfairly favoring one side directly defines what makes a source biased.