1. Ethical speaking involves:
Setting ethical goals
Being prepared for each speech
Being honest
Avoiding stereotypes/labels

2. PLAGIARISM Define (syllabus)
Plagiarism can be intentional or un-intentional.
Changing a few words but keeping same meaning is still plagiarism.

3. PLAGIARISM (cont.) Avoid plagiarism:
Understand copyright laws/fair use.
Presenting work as your own but not your own
Cite sources properly in speech
Where did it come from?
When you paraphrase ideas,cite source.
When in doubt,use attribution.

4. ETHICS:SPEAKER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Speak up about a topic you feel is important.
B. Promote positive values:
cheating on a test.
plagiarism.

5. SPEAKERS RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)
C. Use your speech to benefit your listener:
do not pursue personal needs at the expense of your listener.
develop new angle to “old” topic.

6. SPEAKERS RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.)
D. Tell the audience “what is your point.”
E. Remember the consequences of your actions.
F.Work on becoming a better public speaker.
Skinner/Grice

7. ETHICS AND CULTURE Avoid Ethnocentrism Avoid sexism
“my culture is better than your culture”
Avoid sexism
Judge equally
Choose nonsexist language