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    This document discusses ethics in writing. It emphasizes avoiding plagiarism and exercising sensitivity when asserting opinions, especially on societal or religious issues. The key factors discussed are audience, information, values, and approach. When writing, one should consider the diversity of the audience, present accurate information while citing sources, balance information with societal values of honesty and fairness, and choose an approach that is sensitive to issues like gender bias. The overall message is to uphold truth, be sensitive to audiences, and present information in a fair and unbiased manner.

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    This document discusses ethics in writing. It emphasizes avoiding plagiarism and exercising sensitivity when asserting opinions, especially on societal or religious issues. The key factors discussed are audience, information, values, and approach. When writing, one should consider the diversity of the audience, present accurate information while citing sources, balance information with societal values of honesty and fairness, and choose an approach that is sensitive to issues like gender bias. The overall message is to uphold truth, be sensitive to audiences, and present information in a fair and unbiased manner.

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    This document discusses ethics in writing. It emphasizes avoiding plagiarism and exercising sensitivity when asserting opinions, especially on societal or religious issues. The key factors discussed are audience, information, values, and approach. When writing, one should consider the diversity of the audience, present accurate information while citing sources, balance information with societal values of honesty and fairness, and choose an approach that is sensitive to issues like gender bias. The overall message is to uphold truth, be sensitive to audiences, and present information in a fair and unbiased manner.

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    This document discusses ethics in writing. It emphasizes avoiding plagiarism and exercising sensitivity when asserting opinions, especially on societal or religious issues. The key factors discussed are audience, information, values, and approach. When writing, one should consider the diversity of the audience, present accurate information while citing sources, balance information with societal values of honesty and fairness, and choose an approach that is sensitive to issues like gender bias. The overall message is to uphold truth, be sensitive to audiences, and present information in a fair and unbiased manner.

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    Ethics in Writing

    Aside from avoiding plagiarism at all cost, there are


    some generally acceptable standards of conduct
    and moral judgment called ethics that you should
    observe when writing. You should exercise
    sensitivity every time you assert your personal
    point of views or strong opinions, most especially
    on societal or religious issues.
    Here are a few things to keep in mind as you
    write, especially if your topic is of a sensitive
    issue.
    • Audience
    • Information
    • Values
    • Approach
    Audience. Your audience is diverse. As mentioned earlier,
    you will never know in whose hands your writing will fall
    into. So maintain a mental note to be fair and just at all
    times especially when you insert your opinions on
    societal or religious issues. Factors that make the reading
    audience diverse are the following: gender, age,
    educational background, occupation, religious affiliation,
    economic/social status, and cultural background,
    especially of those coming from other countries.
    Information. Never twist nor distort your information
    just so that it will benefit your purpose. For instance,
    you should never say that eating lots of candies will
    help your friend lose weight. In fact, you hid the truth
    to your friend because he or she will get sick from
    taking in too much sugar. Make your information rich
    in substance, accurate, and precise. However, no
    matter how much information you have, always
    remember to cite your sources to avoid plagiarism.
    Values. After weighing the audience and the information
    that you have, you now have to balance them through
    the values that you and the society uphold. Remember
    that ethics is defined as acceptable moral standards and
    judgment. Be responsible in what you write. Be honest.
    Be fair. People will take your writeup seriously and can
    make you pay for it if you are not careful.
    Approach. How do you present the issue? Considering all
    the other factors above and establishing what you wanted
    to communicate, decide on how you will approach the
    matter. Feminists have raised the issue in avoiding gender
    bias in the language that you use. That's why you would
    see a lot of "he or she in Write-ups. Some nouns that used
    to be masculine in nature are now replaced by words that
    are general or gender sensitive in nature.
    Examples:
    Steward (masculine) stewardess (feminine)
    flight attendant (general)
    Essential Learning
    You should always uphold the truth in your writing by
    observing morally acceptable standards and judgment in
    your point of views. Be sensitive of your audience
    especially on gender issues and cultural issues. Be fair
    and stay unbiased as much as possible. No matter how
    brilliant and true your information and/or ideas are, if
    they are not presented well, they will not take the effect
    that you intend.

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