Ethical Speaking
ethical speakers communicate in order to benefit _____ and ____
listeners and themselves
Seek exposure to well-informed speakers, avoid prejudging speakers or their ideas, evaluate the logic and credibility of the speaker's ideas, beware the consequences of not listening carefully (any one)
Name two appropriate circumstances where use of copyrighted material falls under fair use
teaching, criticism, scholarship, research, commentary
Name one way you can listen with civility
Give speakers your full attention, expect to learn something, evaluate the merits of the speaker's ideas and supporting material, and give constructive feedback
In what speaking situations should you apply ethics?
All
Give an example of a potentially unethical speaking topic
how to get out of a speeding ticket, how to get a fake ID, how to get out of paying for something, etc
When information is fraudlent/a scam/propoganda, whose responsibility is it to stay properly informed?
The speaker and listener - shared responsibility
What may cause unintentional plagiarism? (name one)
ignorance of source material, sloppy research methods, use of non-permanent web source
Name a non-civil behavior in the classroom
making a phone call, playing with phone, talking, etc
FREE SPACE
"The man who makes a bad thirty minute speech to 200 people wastes only a half hour of his own time. But he wastes 100 hours of the audience's time -- more than four days -- which should be a hanging offense." -- Jenkin Lloyd Jones
What is the transactional relationship between speaker and listener?
Speaker gives information, listener gives time
What are two positive things a listener can get out of seeing a controversial speaker?
expand your knowledge and intensify convictions
When a passage is half original work and half quotation from an unattributed source, what is that called?
Paraplage
Name 2 ways you can speak with civility
Have good motives, prepare and assess what you will say, respect your listeners, speak with conviction, encourage the other side to be heard, and welcome feedback
Define ethics
standards we use to determine right from wrong or good and bad in thought and behavior
If an issue if trivial, ____ is sometimes the best option
silence
What is a possible consequence of not listening carefully?
Missing context, missing a key piece of information, etc
One main question regarding copyright material under the Fair Use guidelines is: What effect would your use have on the market value of the work? Why would this affect or not affect speeches in general
This question usually does not apply because speeches are typically "one-time use" and seldom recorded and distributed
Civility is sometimes equated with ____ and etiquette
courtesy
Name an example of a "copyright trap" and what is their purpose?
Intentional map errors for cartographers, watermarks of any kind -- to protect that value of an original work and the reputations of their creators
List three things to be mindful of when presenting supporting material
complete, factual, and as up-to-date as possible
What is one of the most difficult things to do as a listener?
Not pre-judge the speaker or be influenced by personal bias
At William & Mary, plagiarism is defined as follows:
1. Plagiarism: the presentation, with intent to deceive, or with disregard for proper scholarly procedures of a significant scope, of any information, ideas or phrasing of another as if they were one’s own without giving appropriate credit to the original source.
What part of the honor code does this violate?
Cheating
Define civility
Communication behaviors that reflect respect for others and foster harmonious and productive relationships
Why is it ethical to speak up about topics you consider important?
You can educate and share information that listeners can use to help get more from their experiences