Effective communication must be ethical, or
it risks alienating readers. Ethical communication depends upon careful
use of language and an understanding of the cultural norms surrounding a
given writing situation. For this discussion, review this week’s APA
readings on Bias-Free Language
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After
reading through both of these pages, return to the Bias-Free Language
page and choose one set of guidelines on writing: age, disability,
gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status, or intersectionality. 

In your post, discuss the following:  

• What guideline did you choose? What did you learn? 
• How might the guidelines you explored be useful in writing research papers?  

• How might these guidelines serve you in professional communication situations and healthcare environments related to nursing?  
• What communication challenges do these guidelines present?

  Discussion – The Ethics of Using Bias-Free Language

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