In class, we discussed Writer/Designer chapter 5, which talks about bias. Bias is a prejudice against or in favor of something compared to something else, usually in an unfair manner. Bias can be seen on the sources that writers choose to support their argument. For example, if I am writing about the 2016 Presidential election and its candidates, but I use sources that are sponsored by Hillary Clinton, I am showing bias towards her (I clearly support her). Generally when writing, bias is avoided, because the author wants to maximize his or her credibility, so sources are carefully selected. By citing his or her sources, the author will also be increasing his or her credibility, because the information will be displayed and presented for the reader to view and research.
For my website, I seem biased, and it is not something I was trying to prevent. I am Venezuelan, which means I have a strong opinion towards the issues that have resulted in my country's current political and economic situation. Through my work, I highlight these issues and present the information I have researched to support my claim, according to my personal beliefs.
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