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Understanding Bias in Writing

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What is the term used to describe an authors expression of their opinion without providing enough evidence?

Subjective

Judgment

Objective

Bias (correct)

Which factor influences a persons bias?

Reality

Facts

Evidences

Experiences (correct)

Which of the following is NOT true about bias?

Putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion

Presenting both sides of the issue (correct)

Telling only a part of the issue at hand

Being subjective as opposed to being objective

What words in a text can indicate bias by favoring one side?

Emotional and one-sided language Signup and view all the answers

When examining bias, what type of evidence should be well represented in a text?

Balanced evidence from different perspectives Signup and view all the answers

How can authors avoid bias in their writing?

Provide balanced evidence from different viewpoints Signup and view all the answers

What should authors do to prevent bias in their work?

Present multiple perspectives with balanced evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating an infographic on avoiding biased writing?

To present factual information in a visually appealing format Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective infographic on avoiding biased writing?

Presenting inaccurate or irrelevant data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including citations in an infographic on avoiding biased writing?

To provide credibility and acknowledge the sources of information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tips would be LEAST appropriate to include in an infographic on avoiding biased writing?

Use emotionally charged language to persuade readers Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the rubric provided for creating the infographic on avoiding biased writing?

It serves as a guideline for evaluating the infographic's effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following aspects is NOT directly addressed in the rubric for the infographic on avoiding biased writing?

Persuasiveness of the language used in the infographic Signup and view all the answers

According to the rubric, what is the maximum score an infographic on avoiding biased writing can achieve for the 'Data' criterion?

3 points Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the 'Layout' criterion in the rubric is TRUE?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the 'Sourcing' criterion in the rubric?

It measures the accuracy and relevance of the data presented Signup and view all the answers

Based on the rubric, which of the following statements is true about an infographic that receives a score of 2 points for the 'Topic/Purpose' criterion?

The topic or purpose was somewhat broad and did not allow for a clear understanding Signup and view all the answers