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Important
to Know
The word count of your assignment includes the main text, quotations, headings and subheadings, in-text citations, and table and figure captions (check with your lecturer).
General Principles for Avoiding Bias
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Describe people at the appropriate level of specificity.
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Focus on relevant characteristics.
An Inclusive Mindset
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Be sensitive to labels.
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Call people what they call themselves.
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Avoid derogatory language.
Source:
American Psychological Association. (2025). Brief guide to bias-free and inclusive language. https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/inclusive-language.pdf
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