When writers present information visually, however, they have to be careful not to misrepresent or misreport the complete picture.
For statistics related fields, it is especially important to accurately represent the data you have found.
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Is it your responsibility to tell the truth (and potentially save children’s lives) or to cherry pick information that supports the parent group’s initial intentions?
Telling the truth in this situation would be honest. Honesty is an ethical practice, so telling the truth would be the best choice.
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NASA engineers wrote about the problem with O-ring seals on the space shuttle Challenger. The unethical feature was that the crucial information about the O-rings was buried in a middle paragraph, while information approving the launch was in prominent beginning and ending spots.
This example is not transparent and untrustworthy. By neglecting to state the problem at the beginning of the paragraph, the NASA engineers put lives at risk.
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It may be easier to mind our own businesses and keep quiet, but really the only right thing to do is to stand up, and speak up, for what is right.
I've witnessed unethical behavior in the workplace, as I'm sure most have. It is a difficult decision to report unethical behavior, but it is the right choice.
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While the company may be following the law, it is clear they could dispose of their waste more safely and be more responsible stewards of the neighborhood. However, that would cost the company more money, and may affect profit margins, result in slower growth, and provide fewer jobs for the locals.
I believe that, if the company continued disposing of their waste unsafely, they would not be conducting their business with respect or integrity. The potential danger to health outweighs the risk of creating less jobs for locals
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The chapter explains the importance of articulating your own ethical code so you can be prepared when you find yourself in uncomfortable and/or unethical situations.
An ethical code is important for technical writing because it ensures honesty and clarity. By practicing good ethics, writers build trust with their audience.
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