impartiality

(noun)

The quality of being impartial; fairness.

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Examples of impartiality in the following topics:

  • Using Impartial Language

    • In business writing, it is important to communicate the message using impartial or unbiased language.
    • In business writing, it is important to communicate the message using impartial or unbiased language.
    • Language that labels individuals by their disability and use of emotionally impartial expressions should be avoided.
    • In business writing, it is important to communicate the message using impartial or unbiased language.
    • Explain why it is important to use impartial language in business writing

  • Value Neutrality in Sociological Research

    • Value neutrality is the duty of sociologists to strive to be impartial and overcome their biases as they conduct their research.
    • According to Max Weber, a German sociologist and philosopher who profoundly influenced social theory, value neutrality is the duty of sociologists to strive to be impartial and overcome their biases as they conduct their research, analyze their data, and publish their findings .
    • Sociologists, Weber stated, must establish value neutrality, a practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment, during the course of a study and in publishing results.

  • The Sixth Amendment

    • In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

  • The Sixth Amendment and Jury Trials

    • The Sixth Amendment states the following: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."
    • The Sixth Amendment requires juries to be impartial.
    • Another factor in determining the impartiality of the jury is the nature of the panel from which the jurors are selected.
    • Summarize the rights afforded to an accused under the Sixth Amendment and describe the protocols in place to achieve the impartiality of the jury to ensure these rights

  • Ratings

    • Until the early 1970s, bond credit ratings agencies were paid for their work by investors who wanted impartial information on the credit worthiness of securities issuers and their particular offerings.
    • Starting in the early 1970s, the "Big Three" ratings agencies (S&P, Moody's, and Fitch) began to receive payment for their work by the securities issuers for whom they issued ratings, which led to current charges that these ratings agencies can no longer always be impartial when issuing ratings for securities issuers.

  • Variations in Objectivity

    • By sticking to hard facts and data, your audience can trust your impartiality to the subject matter.

  • Political Knowledge

    • How much people know about their government and their leaders, where they receive their information, the quality and impartiality of the sources they used, all impact the formation of their political values and opinions .

  • Critical Evaluation

    • Is the study impartial?

  • Defining Objectives and Formulating Problems

    • Marketing research aims to provide accurate information that reflects a true state of affairs and, thus, should be conducted impartially.

  • The Right to Due Process

    • In 1934, the United States Supreme Court held that due process is violated "if a practice or rule offends some principle of justice so rooted in the traditions and conscience of our people as to be ranked as fundamental. " As construed by the courts, it includes an individual's right to be adequately notified of charges or proceedings, the opportunity to be heard at these proceedings, and that the person or panel making the final decision over the proceedings be impartial in regards to the matter before them.
    • For example, in 1934, the United States Supreme Court held that due process is violated "if a practice or rule offends some principle of justice so rooted in the traditions and conscience of our people as to be ranked as fundamental. " As construed by the courts, it includes an individual's right to be adequately notified of charges or proceedings, the opportunity to be heard at these proceedings, and that the person or panel making the final decision over the proceedings be impartial in regards to the matter before them.