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Tips for Blogging Here

Posted on February 1, 2021 by admin

Ethics in the News:  That’s your topic.  Stick to it.  You can focus on any issue covered in the news recently. Research and Support:  Sound brilliant.  Explore the featured issue from multiple perspectives. Also discuss ethical theories that relate to the … Continue reading →

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Contract Cheating

Posted on January 11, 2021 by admin

When I first taught this class many years ago, I featured a Blog about the University of Central Florida (UCF) cheating scandal, whereby a professor accused students of cheating on the midterm exam.  Since that time, UCF and many other … Continue reading →

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Cheating Review

Posted on August 14, 2019 by admin

I’m kicking off my new semester teaching communication ethics with a discussion about an ethical challenge students are familiar with:  Cheating. When I first taught this class many years ago, I featured a Blog about the University of Central Florida … Continue reading →

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Cheating…some old stories never change

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

This story is a little old, but it probably (and unfortunately) will still be relevant for years to come.  Check it out and share your thoughts. (original post courtesy of Prof. Paul Hillier, University of Tampa)  The story received international attention. … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

Welcome to Ethics in the News, a Blog site for engaged communication college students to share their observations and commentary about current events covered in the news and their ethical implications for their professions and the world.  Join us.  Start … Continue reading →

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