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ETHICS The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human relationships ETHICS is a primary consideration for all public speakers. When one speaks publicly, one holds great power to alter the lives of those who are listening. LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor2 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

The Hippocratic Oath is an oath traditionally taken by physicians pertaining to the ethical practice of medicine. It is widely believed that the oath was written by Hippocrates, the father of medicine, in the 4th century BC, or by one of his students (Wikipedia ) Doctors hold this same power, and because they do, they must pledge to be ethical in treating the public. They take the Oath of Hippocrates, which in essence comes down to four words: "First, Do No Harm." LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor3

ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING As speakers, we must be ethical in all dealings with the public. Therefore, I say we must also pledge these four words: "First, Do No Harm." Obviously, as speakers, we have certain ethical obligations, as follows: LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor4

ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING A Speaker’s Ethical Obligations: LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor5 Make Sure Your Goals Are Ethically Sound Be Fully Prepared For Each Speech Be Honest In What You Say Avoid Name Calling & Other Forms Of Verbal Abuse Put Ethical Principles Into Practice

One ethical issue to be considered is plagiarism. What is PLAGIARISM? LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor6 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

PLAGIARISM = THEFT LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor7 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

PLAGIARISM is the stealing of another person’s language and ideas and presenting them as one's own. LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor8 PLAGIARISM is a federal offense. ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Global Plagiarism Taking an entire speech from a single source and passing it off as one’s own LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor9 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Patchwork Plagiarism The speaker patches a speech together by copying verbatim from two or three speeches. LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor10 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Incremental Plagiarism Quoting or paraphrasing someone else’s words & ideas without citing sources LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor11 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Just as speakers have certain ethical obligations, so do those who listen. These ethical obligations are as follows: LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor12 ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

LCCC ENG 111 KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor13 A Listener’s Ethical Obligations: Be Courteous & Attentive During The Speech Avoid Prejudging The Speaker Maintain The Free & Open Expression Of Ideas ETHICS & PUBLIC SPEAKING