Voice, Point of View and Audience Response

Explicit is stated directly (I think...). Implicit is suggested by choices like word choice, selection of facts, who is quoted and order.

Any two: finally, crumbling mess, constant repairs, Out with the old!

Examples: lap swimmers (often older adults), the swim team, lifeguards and instructors, people who used the pool for exercise or therapy.

Example: Fewer people swim laps than play in the shallow end, but for the regulars, the pool matters a lot. (Or remove it if you have no evidence.)

How formal or informal language is.

Because it's fair: it acknowledges people who disagree and suggests a solution, so the writer seems credible and thoughtful.

Example: I think school should start at 9:00 so students get more sleep, though I know it would make mornings harder for parents who start work early.

The writer's personality on the page: their way of seeing and saying things.

No. Having a point of view is fine; the problem is ignoring or dismissing others.

Any one: word choice, selection of facts, sources quoted, order and emphasis, framing (headline and ending), generalizations.

Going to.

To recognize another perspective fairly.

Bias through selection of sources. Quote a range of players (for example someone who found it too hard or too expensive), or mention common criticisms.

Example: Why I'm Excited About Riverside's Splash Pad (and What It Means for Swimmers).

Example: Dear Ms. Chen, I'm writing about the new gym schedule. The senior girls' basketball team has been given the early-morning slots every week, while other teams rotate. Could the prime after-school times be shared more evenly? Thank you for considering it. Same concern and directness, formal register.

They might feel left out or embarrassed if they've never skated. Revise: Bring skates if you have them; we'll have helmets, extra skates and skating helpers for anyone learning.

What comes first and gets most space seems most important. Starting with the pool's problems makes closing it seem obvious; starting with the swimmers' loss makes closing it seem sad. Same facts, different slant.

Look for: an explicit opinion; two other perspectives named fairly (for example store owners, parents, teens who work at the mall, security staff); no overgeneralizations or loaded words; and a recognizable voice (a specific detail or way of speaking that feels personal).

Students without a partner may feel excluded; students who don't want to date may feel pressured; students whose families have different customs may be uncomfortable; families may worry. Revise to something inclusive: Winter Ball is for everyone: come solo, with friends or with a date!

A strong opinion is stated openly and supported with fair evidence (I believe the splash pad is a good choice because...). Bias is a one-sided slant that leaves out or dismisses relevant perspectives or facts, often implicitly (Nobody swims laps anymore). You can keep a strong opinion and still avoid bias by being accurate and fair.