Bias (n.) Definition: Believing that some people, ideas, etc. are better than others & usually results in unfair treatment Synonyms: Prejudice, one-sided, partial Eg: Many parents have a bias & think their children are the cutest in the world. Ethical (adj.) Definition: Having to do with right & wrong behavior; following the accepted rules of behavior in society Synonyms: Right, honorable Eg: Finding a wallet full of money but no ID, but you turn it in anyway. Just (adj.) Definition: Fair & impartial; reasonable Synonyms: Proper, deserved, warranted Eg: They got just punishment for stealing candy from the teacher. They were required to scrub under all of the desks. Moral (adj.) Definition: Involving right & wrong behaviors; based on a person s conscience; the standard of right behavior Synonyms: Good, honorable, righteous Eg: When my 19-year old sister asked me if I would buy her alcohol, I made the moral decision to say, No. Proponent (n.) Definition: Someone who advocates for someone or something. Synonyms: Supporter, backer, ally Eg: Campbell High School is supports various recycling programs. Punishment (n.) Definition: Penalty for doing something wrong. Synonyms: Consequence, correction Anecdotal Evidence (n.) Definition: Evidence based on personal experience or personal accounts/reports of the incidents. Not necessarily reliable. Eg: There's a lot of proof that drinking ionized water cures arthritis. Just last week I read about a woman who was suffering from arthritis. After drinking the water she was cured. Empirical Evidence (n.) Definition: Evidence based on experiences & direct observation through research Eg: The existence of dinosaurs can be proven through empirical evidence because fossils & bones have been found. Logical Evidence (n.) Definition: Evidence based on facts & a clear rationale Eg: Mrs. Chang must be married because I know shes not adopted & she doesnt look Chinese. Logic tells us she must have married a man whose last name is Chang.