Ethical Communication Principles and Practices

This lesson covers the importance of ethical communication in public speaking, emphasizing that public speaking is any form of public communication. It highlights the need for maintaining credibility, fairness, and integrity. The National Communication Association's CREDO is introduced, which outlines the fundamental principles of ethical communication. These principles include truthfulness, freedom of expression, and respect for others. The lesson concludes with a reminder to apply these principles and a mastery check to assess understanding.

What is considered public speaking according to the lesson?

• Only giving a speech

• Any form of public communication

• Writing a private diary

• Talking to oneself

Why is it important to communicate ethically?

• To maintain credibility and reputation

• To deceive others effectively

• To avoid public speaking

• To control what others say

What does the National Communication Association's CREDO emphasize?

• The irrelevance of communication in society

• The importance of public speaking

• Ethical communication as fundamental to responsible thinking

• The need for more speeches

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine principles of ethical communication?

• Respect for privacy

• Intolerance of dissent

• Freedom of expression

• Truthfulness and accuracy

What is the first principle of ethical communication?

• Promoting access to communication resources

• Endorsing freedom of expression

• Condemning communication that degrades individuals

• Advocating for truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason

Why is it important to listen to other communicators before responding?

• To interrupt them effectively

• To genuinely understand their message

• To ignore their points

• To prepare a counter-argument

What does promoting access to communication resources aim to achieve?

• Fulfilling human potential and contributing to societal well-being

• Limiting public participation

• Increasing government control

• Reducing communication channels

What is condemned in ethical communication?

• Freedom of expression

• Diversity of perspective

• Mutual understanding

• Communication that degrades individuals

What is the ultimate goal of public speaking according to the lesson?

• To confuse the listeners

• To achieve a more just society

• To avoid public scrutiny

• To entertain the audience

What should one be ready for when communicating publicly?

• To be ignored

• To always be praised

• To face no consequences

• To take responsibility for the consequences of their communication