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?

<p>Emotional and one-sided language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Balanced evidence from different perspectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can authors avoid bias in their writing?

<p>Provide balanced evidence from different viewpoints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should authors do to prevent bias in their work?

<p>Present multiple perspectives with balanced evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To present factual information in a visually appealing format (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Presenting inaccurate or irrelevant data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide credibility and acknowledge the sources of information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Use emotionally charged language to persuade readers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It serves as a guideline for evaluating the infographic's effectiveness (D)</p> 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?

<p>Persuasiveness of the language used in the infographic (D)</p> 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?

<p>3 points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It measures the accuracy and relevance of the data presented (B)</p> 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?

<p>The topic or purpose was somewhat broad and did not allow for a clear understanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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