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Overcoming Bias In My Writing Objectively
As a researcher, I can identify that bias by the author's argument appealing more emotional than logical, the writing piece have a limited view of the topic, and aspects of the writing are worded with the intention of oversimplifying and over generalizing. I can attempt to overcome that bias by refraining my usage of generalizations, support statements in my writing with facts & research, write objectively, and write inclusively. Writing objectively means to write without having a preset opinion or presenting a personal preference in your writing piece. Writing inclusively means to make sure that you are not excluding nor implying inferiority within your writing. Another way you can attempt to overcome that bias is to be specific in your writing

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