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Module 4 Exercise

Matakuliah : G1112, Scientific Writing I

Tahun : 2006

Versi : v 1.0 rev 1

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Biased language

actress

ballerina

businessman

chairman

fireman

fisherman

mailman/postman

male nurse

policeman

stewardess

waitress

he (to mean men and women)

Change this expression to be unbiased language:

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Biased language

actor

ballet dancer

businessperson

chairperson

firefighter

fisher

mail/letter carrier

nurse

police officer

flight attendant

server

he or she he/she they

Answer Key (gender neutral language)

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Homework

1. Find a gender biased article and underline the biased words/expressions

2. List an unreliable web sources and state your reasons.

3. Find a reliable resources about: (Choose one)a. Titanic

b. Apollo 13

c. The Lord of the Rings

d. The Academy Award 2006 nominees