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March 29, 2006
APA Tools for Removing Bias in Language
The American Psychological Association (APA) has made available a variety of masterful resources for helping authors with identifying unintentionally problematic language in their publications and written communications.
Guidelines for Non-Handicapping Language in APA Journals /
Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology: http://www.apastyle.org/disabilities.html
Avoiding Heterosexual Bias in Language / Committee on Lesbian and Gay Concern: http://www.apastyle.org/sexuality.html
Guidelines for Avoiding Racial/Ethnic Bias in Language / Board of Ethnic Minority Affairs and Publications and Communications Board: http://www.apastyle.org/race.html
Posted by pfa at March 29, 2006 07:25 PM