Ethical CommunicationIt is your responsibility!

Ethics are principles that guide us in judging

whether something is morally right or wrong.

Competent communicators are ethical.

What does it mean to be an ethical communicator?

Ethical communicators treat people fairly,

communicate honestly, and avoid immoral or

unethical behavior.

How can you be an ethical communicator when

delivering a public speech?

Share information only from reputable sources!

Scientific journals Tabloids

Understand the information you are sharing! If you don’t

understand what that research is saying, ask a

professor to help you make sense of it.

Verbally cite your sources during your presentation!

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If you are presenting something that isn’t a fact, make sure you are honest

and clear that you are merely speculating, not presenting

factual information.

Avoid using offensive language!

Avoid exposing your audience to sensitive sights

and sounds.

It is up to you to know your audience and prepare and deliver your speech with

their best interest in mind!

Ethical communication – it is your responsibility!