When considering the ethics of a visual aid, which of the following will help ensure there is no ethical lapse?
A) Provide only relevant background information on the visual aid.
B) Minimize irrelevant data.
C) Include enough information to allow readers to understand your point.
D) Design visuals in such a way that they can be reshaped and manipulated to support a logical argument.
E) Include visuals aids that are not open to individual interpretation.
Answer: E
Explanation: E) To avoid ethical lapses in your visuals, consider all possible interpretations, provide enough background information for readers to interpret your visuals correctly, and don't hide or minimize visual information that readers need in order to make informed judgments. Most important, make sure your visuals are honest–that they don't intentionally or unintentionally distort the truth.
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