Dogs obtained for negative reasons are often mismanaged and give a possible reason for the aggression displayed. Control, or lack of control, of the dog is another factor journalists should look into for an article.
Was the dog unsupervised at the time of attack? Was it chained or running loose? Was it left unsupervised with a child or infant? Young children are often unintentionally cruel to animals, and to leave one alone with a dog is very unwise and irresponsible. Socially responsible, ethical journalists should always provide ways to protect oneself from aggressive dogs in articles on dog attacks. Information on canine aggression and its causes should always be provided, as well as ways to prevent an attack if one meets an aggressive dog.
Education on dog attacks and their prevention should be a main feature of an article on a dog attack. The site DogGoneSafe. Journalists have an ethical responsibility not only to provide factual information in their articles but to help prevent tragedies like the ones they report on.
Terre Haute, Indiana. National Canine Research Council. Grand Rapids. Warren, OH. Original article from Wood TV Channel 8. The Press-Sentinel Front. Subscribe in a reader. Subscribe via Email Feedburner. Stop BSL. Skip to content. Home Alerts I Want To…. Thomas Journalists are expected to report facts. Table of Contents Biased Journalism How breed influences description of injuries Breed identification problems How breed influences reporting Writing a Responsible Dog Attack Article Avoid sensational and stereotypical language Avoid spreading myths Give non-breed-related reasons for attack Give ways to prevent future attacks Biased Journalism It seems that almost everyday we hear about dogs attacking someone.
How breed influences description of injuries When it comes to pit bull and Rottweiler bites, breed is always prominently displayed in the headline. Breed identification problems Most dog bite or attack reports include the supposed breed of the offending dog. How breed influences reporting On the weekend of April 11, , Barbara Chambers was attacked by her Great Dane, and subsequently died of her injuries.
No media reported her death. One local media source reported the incident. Over two hundred news sources picked up on the story. See also: Bite club: comparative bite force in big biting mammals and the prediction of predatory behaviour in fossil taxa Give non-breed-related reasons for attack Dogs simply do not bite without reason. Such instances can give a very clear indicator as to why an attack occurred.
Give ways to prevent future attacks Socially responsible, ethical journalists should always provide ways to protect oneself from aggressive dogs in articles on dog attacks. There are many forms of nonparallel terms here. The term "African American" is paired with "White," which is not parallel. The African American population is also labeled as "non-Whites," using one racial group as the primary group.
The term "Asian" is also not parallel. This sentence uses parallel terms for all racial identities, as well as using the specific term "Japanese American. Here, the personhood of the individuals is affirmed and placed first in the sentence.
This way, the reader sees the person first, then the label. American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 7th ed. Walden University is an inclusive institution that serves a diverse population of students. Walden recognizes that discussion around gender identity is ongoing. As such, the university will accept any pronoun in student writing so long as evidence can be provided that it is accepted as a respectful term by the community it represents.
Walden University follows APA standards for bias in language recommendations when referring to groups or individuals. Student writers should ensure that they are following the conventions and preferences of all the group or population they are describing.
This may mean person-first language or identity-first language. Whichever the student writer chooses should be done with intention and respect.
As such, while the APA recommends using people-first language when addressing persons with disabilities e. It is important to follow the convention and preferences of the group. Alternatively, APA and Walden also recognize that certain groups or subgroups thereof prefer identity-first language e.
Walden student writers should refer to APA for guidance as well as the preferences of the groups they are describing. Walden University Writing Center. Scholarly voice: Avoiding bias. Didn't find what you need?
Search our website or email us. Read our website accessibility and accommodation statement. Scholarly Voice: Avoiding Bias. Print Page Report a broken link. Basics of Avoiding Bias Writers should write objectively and inclusively to receive respect and trust from readers, as well as to avoid alienating readers.
Generalization Stay away from generalization by avoiding stated or implied all or never assertions: Biased: Educators do not consider each child's particular learning style when developing lessons.
Evidence Support statements with research or answer the question, "according to which researchers? Self-Awareness Be aware of your own biases and how these may be expressed in writing. This includes: Assumptions about professions. Biased: The teacher should use technology when she is teaching her class. Better: Teachers should use technology when they are teaching their classes.
Beliefs about specific populations. Get Involved! With student orgs and more than 1, events , there's always something to do on campus. UW-Green Bay Libraries. Library Accounts. What is Bias? Identifying Bias. About this guide Identifying bias can be tricky because it is not clearly stated. Find the Source! Find the source of the information you're evaluating. Who advertises in the source?
Are the advertisements appropriate for the source? Is there a political slant in the content? Does the content contain all the facts or at least present both sides of an argument fairly? What type of language is being used? Does the author use strong language or hyperbole? Do they back up their argument with factual evidence? Can you see where they got their evidence through links or citations? If you notice the following, the source may be biased: Heavily opinionated or one-sided Relies on unsupported or unsubstantiated claims Presents highly selected facts that lean to a certain outcome Pretends to present facts, but offers only opinion Uses extreme or inappropriate language Tries to persuade you to think a certain way with no regard for factual evidence The author is unidentifiable, lacks expertise, or writes on unrelated topics Is entertainment-based or a form of parody or satire Tries to sell you something in disguise.
Types of Bias Click to expand each section Commercial. Example: fake news.
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