Ethics Basics
What is the main topic of Chapter 2?
Ethical responsibilities of speakers and listeners
What is one quality of an ethical speaker?
Honesty / Truthfulness / Respect
What does NCA stand for?
National Communication Association
What is free speech?
The right to express ideas without government control
Is it ever okay to lie in a speech if it benefits your audience?
Usually no — it violates truthfulness and honesty
Who created the Ethics Pyramid model?
Elspeth Tilley
What is one quality of an ethical listener?
Open-mindedness / Respect / Fairness
In what year was the NCA Credo for Ethical Communication created?
1999
Which amendments protect free speech?
The First and Fourteenth Amendments
Should a speaker use evidence they aren’t sure is true?
No — accuracy and credibility matter
What are the three parts of the Ethics Pyramid?
Intent, Means, Ends
Why is intent important in ethics?
It shows the speaker’s purpose and motivation
What does the first principle advocate for?
Truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason
What other freedoms does free speech support?
Religion, press, petition, and assembly
Can a speaker be ethical if they didn’t mean to do something wrong?
Possibly, if their intent was good but they accept responsibility
What question should you ask yourself to test if something is ethical?
Would I think it’s okay if it were done to me?
What is an example of an unethical act in speaking?
Lying, exaggerating, plagiarism, or manipulation
Name one principle that encourages fairness and justice.
“Courageously express convictions for fairness and justice”
What year was the Bill of Rights (with the First Amendment) added?
1791
What’s an example of speech not protected by the First Amendment?
Speech promoting violence or illegal acts
What university is ethics expert Elspeth Tilley from?
Massey University
What might happen if a listener refuses to hear someone they disagree with?
They fail to practice ethical listening and mutual understanding
How many guiding principles are in the NCA Credo?
What Supreme Court case involved a student’s drug-related message at school?
Morse v. Frederick (2007)
Why is free speech still debated today?
Issues like hate speech and protests test its limits