W04 Ethics Freewriting_ Libel Unit - TB
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Feb 20, 2024
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Public Communication:
1a. Example of words or assertions that could damage an individual’s reputation:
President Biden's statement blaming grocery stores for "ripping people off" and accusing
them of price gouging, greedflation, and shrinkflation could potentially damage the
reputation of these businesses.
2a. Alternative example of words or assertions that could damage an individual’s
reputation:
The article could potentially damage President Biden's reputation by suggesting that his
accusations against grocery stores are "unsubstantiated" or politically motivated.
1b. Minimizing harm:
From the perspective of minimizing harm, it is important to assess whether the
accusations are grounded in verified facts, and if there is evidence to support such claims.
Additionally, considering the potential economic impact on grocery stores, caution should
be exercised in making broad accusations that could harm their reputation and business.
Personal Communication:
a. Example of words or assertions that could damage an individual’s reputation:
I had a conversation with a student on campus about a particular class we are taking
together. In this conversation, ______'s statement included an unfounded accusation
against the professor of the class, suggesting they are making decisions based on
favoritism. This could potentially damage the reputation of the organization's leaders.
b. Minimizing harm:
Minimizing harm in personal communication would involve ______ ensuring that their
statement is based on verified information rather than rumors or hearsay. Responsible and
considerate communication entails expressing frustrations or concerns in a respectful
manner, perhaps by seeking clarification or understanding the decision-making process
before making accusations.
Questions to consider:
a. In your opinion, do public officials and journalists generally hold themselves to
high ethical standards of communication?
While some public officials and journalists may uphold high ethical standards, I feel that
the majority may not. The perception of ethical standards can vary, for example, I feel
that some journalists only share information that benefits their personal biases and it is
crucial to hold individuals in these roles accountable for their lack of context in reporting.
b. In your observation, do you hold yourself to high ethical standards of
communication?
If someone were to observe your communication and say to themselves, “So this is
what Mormons are like,” would that be a favorable or an unfavorable perception?
If someone were to observe my communication and generalize about Mormons, it should
ideally lead to a favorable perception, reflecting the values of honesty and kindness
associated with the Mormon community. Overall, I feel they would have a favorable
opinion, as they have the opportunity to see an open-minded, kind, and humorous person,
who happens to have religious values.
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