Rules for using evidence ethically - Ivory, Torres, Soto

Ivory, Torres, Soto

Rules for using evidence ethically

·         Present both sides fairly

·         No white lies

·         Use the evenly shown statistics

·         Present  where the study was done

·         List possible errors in the evidence

·         Make sure your evidence is factual

                                                                                                                                                       

Present both sides fairly because you have to show the positive and the negative of your argument.  You have to appear to be neutral.

Make sure your evidence is factual. You can’t use false evidence.

Use the evenly shown statistics. You have to appear to be neutral and you can’t emphasize more than on just one statistic.

Present where the study is done. It is important to tell where the study is done because in different places could result in different outcome.

Make sure you list possible errors in the evidence. This is important because you can’t give false information or with hold any information.