ENGL 1101 – Group Ethical Code Paper and Presentation

Assignment Overview:

In this assignment, your group will research a professional code of ethics related to your major or intended future career. Ethical codes are sets of principles that guide professional behavior and decision-making. They reflect the values and standards expected in a field, such as honesty, fairness, confidentiality, and responsibility.

I recommend reading A Framework for Ethical Decision Making from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University

Total Point Value: 70

  • Essay = 40 points
  • Presentation = 30 points

AI use: Not permitted

Example Codes of Ethics

Prompt for Presentation

With your group, you will create a 7 – 9 minute presentation which will be given in your breakout session. All members of the group must speak during the presentation.

Format:

  • You must use presentation software such as PowerPoint or Google Slides
  • Include a reference page for any sources such as newspapers or other background information

General Presentation Outline:
  • Introduction
    • 1 minute long
    • Introduce the professional organization
    • Briefly explain why ethics are important in this field
  • Overview of selected code
    • 2 – 3 minutes long
    • Provide the general categories or principles of the code
    • Explain who they protect and what values they promote
  • Application Example
    • 4 – 5 minutes long
    • Demonstrate how the code is applied in real-world situations
    • Your example may be hypothetical or a real situation that occurred. If you use a real situation, be sure to include any news information sources in your references
  • Conclusion
    • 1 minute long or less
    • Highlight what you think your audience should take away from the presentation

Grading Rubric

Examples of Ethical Case Studies: