Selection Slanting

Not only do scientist observe, but we all observe what’s around us. In the article, “Selection, Slanting, and Charged Language”, written by Newman Birk and Genevieve Birk, they discuss how knowledge is based on facts we perceive along with why we have particular opinions because they’re created from what we remember. I will express and relate to how I feel about each factor that contributes to “process of selection”. The importance of being wise readers and listeners would probably include justifying certain facts. Not everything we hear, see, or listen to is automatically true. I feel that experience is a major component because that’s when we personally know how something really is. However, it may not be the same for everybody. I believe the authors attempt to get that point across when they

The point is not everyone may think, feel, or learn the same way, but most of us gain information through a tactic. Before maintaining insight, it must pass through the screen of a “principle of selection”. Furthermore, the meaning for that is somehow the information needs to be retained before it can be translated into words. After our knowledge is put into words, the process of slanting can occur. Slanting contains the use of knowledge (fact-based and attitudinal), words, and prominence, to reach the goal of the speaker. When it comes to emphasis, there isn’t an option for dodging it. This section really contributes to my process of selection because I’m always having to argue my points when I run into conflict with someone. I have to explain to my friends that getting my homework done ahead of time is more important than going to a party especially if I need to catch up on a lot of work. We make decisions every day of our lives and have to realize whatever we choose it will have an effect on something else. Also, the choice that was made could have worked out or created a