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Week 7 Tutorial (Assumptions and bias (author and when was it written, new…
Week 7 Tutorial
Assumptions and bias
author and when was it written
new research
main points
standpoints
conclusion
strengths and weaknesses
Phosphorous in Laundry Detergent
Author = www.furphies.org.au
Written in response to the previous text
Authors argument is that phosphorous from laundry detergent is not one of the leading causes of blue-green algal outbreaks
Main Points
Majority of phosphorous in Australian waterways is not from human sources
Phosphorous from household products has not been shown to have any significant impact on the environment
Overseas experiences regarding phosphorous do not reflect the Australian situtation
Industry has taken action
Assumptions
Phosphorous can be found in Laundry detergents and other household items
Phosphorous is the main cause
Bias
From a website dedicated to "busting" misconceptions
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Critical thinking
Asking questions