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LLS100T Notes 2017 objective and subjective writing
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LLS100T NOTES
07 March 2017
OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE WRITING
The Definitions and Differences
The main difference between objectivity and subjectivity is in the way that these
arguments are presented. Subjective information – whether it is in written or spoken
form – is generally considered to be a single PERSON’S OPINION. It has a viewpoint,
or possibly a bias, regardless of the information it provides. Objective information on the
other hand is meant to be completely unbiased. There is a FEELING of the writer or
speaker being outside of the information, and when they present it they do so without
taking a stance or expressing their feelings in relation to that information.
Generally speaking, it comes down to the difference between fact (objective)
and opinion (subjective).
Objective information has the ability to be counted or described.
Subjective information on the other hand can consist of statements of
judgment, assumption, belief, suspicion, or rumor.
Objective information does not vary, whereas subjective information can vary greatly
from person to person or day to day.
Subjectivity can actually be wrong, or far from the truth, whereas objectivity means
being as close to the truth as possible.
Often objectivity is used in a decision making process, whereas subjectivity should be
considered, but less strongly so.
Uses In The Real World
A prime example of where to find SUBJECTIVE and OBJECTIVE styles right next to
each other is in the newspaper. Reporters most generally hold themselves and their
writing to a high level of objectivity.