Question

Which headline best avoids biased language?
A. Growth of Tourism Industry Undesirable; Ruinous for Elk Population
B. Elk Population Lessens Thanks to Flourishing Tourism Industry
C. Scientists Link Increase in Tourism to Decrease in Elk Population

Answer 1

C.

Why:
- A uses loaded, emotive words ("Undesirable; Ruinous") that impose a value judgment.
- B implies causation and even praises tourism ("Thanks to"), which is biased.
- C is neutral, attributes the finding to scientists, and uses factual language.

If you want an even more neutral phrasing, try: "Study Finds Association Between Increased Tourism and Declining Elk Population."