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folubunmi

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All of the following statements about thinking critically when writing are true except:
 
  a. It is usually better to state your ideas directly rather than to ask readers to make inferences.
  b. It is important to identify and focus your purpose before you begin to write.
  c. You may use opinions to express your ideas on a subject if you provide evidence to support them.
  d. It is acceptable to express bias as long as you do not acknowledge that you are doing so.

Question 2

An author is considered to be biased if he or she
 
  a. attempts to present both sides of an issue.
  b. deliberately presents a one-sided picture of a situation.
  c. reveals both strengths and weaknesses of an argument.
  d. recognizes other views toward the subject.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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