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EY67 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

When considering the ethics of a visual aid, which of the following will help ensure there is no ethical lapse?

A) Provide only relevant background information on the visual aid.
B) Minimize irrelevant data.
C) Include enough information to allow readers to understand your point.
D) Design visuals in such a way that they can be reshaped and manipulated to support a logical argument.
E) Include visuals aids that are not open to individual interpretation.

Question 2

When placing a visual aid in a text, where should the visual be placed?

A) Before the text that describes the visual aid
B) At the end of the document
C) In the List of Illustrations
D) After the text that describes the visual aid
E) As close to the text that describes the visual aid as possible

isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) To avoid ethical lapses in your visuals, consider all possible interpretations, provide enough background information for readers to interpret your visuals correctly, and don't hide or minimize visual information that readers need in order to make informed judgments. Most important, make sure your visuals are honestthat they don't intentionally or unintentionally distort the truth.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Position your visuals so that your audience won't have to flip back and forth (in printed documents) or scroll (on screen) between visuals and the text that discusses them. If space constraints prevent you from placing visuals close to relevant text, include pointers such as Figure 2 (on the following page) to help readers locate the image quickly.