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| + | Adjective | ||
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| + | 1. based on empirical, observable data without applying personal preconceptions or experience. It is the opposite of [[subjective]]. | ||
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| + | Noun | ||
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| + | 1. a purpose, target or goal. | ||
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| + | 2. a lens in a [[telescope]]. | ||
In [[grammar]], the objective [[grammatical case|case]] is a form of a noun or [[pronoun]] used as the object of a transitive [[verb]] or of a [[preposition]]. For example, the objective case of ''I'' is ''me.'' | In [[grammar]], the objective [[grammatical case|case]] is a form of a noun or [[pronoun]] used as the object of a transitive [[verb]] or of a [[preposition]]. For example, the objective case of ''I'' is ''me.'' | ||
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| − | Credibility-enhancing actions include: Showing you care about the other person and have their best interests at heart. [http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/credibility.htm] | + | Credibility-enhancing actions include: Showing you care about the other person and have their best interests at heart.<ref>[http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/credibility.htm Credibility]</ref> |
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| − | Be objective and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information. '''If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.'''[http://www.themfactor.com.au/Articles/persuasive-writing-tips-objectively-credibility.htm] | + | Be objective and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials, and don't seek your objective. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information. |
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| + | '''If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.'''<ref>[http://www.themfactor.com.au/Articles/persuasive-writing-tips-objectively-credibility.htm Business writing advice: Persuasive writing tips]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:53, February 11, 2025
Objective
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Adjective
1. based on empirical, observable data without applying personal preconceptions or experience. It is the opposite of subjective.
Noun
1. a purpose, target or goal.
2. a lens in a telescope.
In grammar, the objective case is a form of a noun or pronoun used as the object of a transitive verb or of a preposition. For example, the objective case of I is me.
Objectivity and Credibility
Credibility-enhancing actions include: Showing you care about the other person and have their best interests at heart.[1]
Language that reduces credibility includes: Totally and absolutely excessive exaggeration. Ibidem
Be objective and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials, and don't seek your objective. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information.
If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.[2]