Question

what indicates bias in writing? a. reference list b. publication date c. source citations d. loaded terms read and answer the following questions: in a bustling library, mia sat at a table surrounded by stacks of books and her laptop. she was researching the effects of pollution on marine life for her biology project. mia know that not all sources were equally reliable, so she carefully evaluated each one. she found a blog post with alarming statistics about ocean pollution, but noticed it lacked citations and was written by an anonymous author. mia decided to skip it. next, she found a government report with extensive data and references, authored by marine biologists. this seemed credible. she also came across a social media post with a sensational headline claiming a new study had debunked pollutions impact on marine life. mia checked the study mentioned, only to find it was from an unverified source. after carefully selecting credible articles and reports, mia organized her notes and prepared to present her findings with well - supported evidence. what type of source did mia find to be most credible for her research? a. a blog post b. a government report c. a social media post d. a news article

Explanation:

Loaded terms are words or phrases with strong emotional connotations that can slant writing and indicate bias. A government report with extensive data and references authored by marine biologists is more likely to be credible compared to a blog post, social - media post, or an unspecified news article.

Answer:

1. d. Loaded terms
2. b. A government report