When communicating, we make decisions regarding what information to include and what information to exclude from our messages. Communication decisions have legal and ethical dimensions. Business communicators must consider the impact of their messages to ensure that receivers are not misled.
In this assignment, students will write about current news and events that focus on business ethics in communication. There are many examples that students can reflect on and research within local, national, and world news. Students will demonstrate and reflect on the impact and importance of ethics in communication.
Students are required to write a paper that is seven to eight pages in length, including a cover page, table of contents, and reference page. The paper must follow APA format, include appropriate headings and sub-headings, and at least five scholarly citations (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, etc.). See the rubric for grading criteria. Suggested headings are listed below:
Summary of news or articles
The relevance of the content toward ethics and communication
Consequences or impact on the subject, organization, and/or society
The implication of the lesson learned
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GEB3213: Business Writing
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Abstract
An abstract should be at least 250 words. It should be a single paragraph, double-spaced and block format with no paragraph indent. Be sure to use double-spacing between lines.
Overview, Introduction, or Background
The purpose of this paper is to…then you would summarize the new stories here with 3-4 paragraphs. Use one of the words above as your title for this section.
Impact of Ethics in Communication
In a paragraph or two discussing the relevance to ethics and communication
In a paragraph or two, address the consequences or impact to the subject, organization, and/or society
Importance of Ethics in Business
In several paragraphs address the topic in this requirement.
Discussion or Reflection
In a paragraph or two, address the implications of the lesson learned.
Conclusion
In a paragraph or two, address the implications of the lesson learned. Be sure to
References
Provide at least three scholarly references, in alphabetical order. Please review APA sample paper in Purdue Owl (Student paper example).
References should be hanging indent and double-spaced.