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What does the National Communication Association Legislative Council approve?
In which year was the CREDO for Ethical Communication approved?
1999
Who approved the CREDO for Ethical Communication?
National Communication Association Legislative Council
What is one of the considerations in ethical communication?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six additional considerations in ethical communication?
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What does 'Correctness' refer to in the principles of communication?
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What does 'Completeness' mean in communication?
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Define 'Concreteness' in the context of communication.
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What is the definition of 'Conciseness' in communication?
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How is 'Consideration' defined in ethical communication?
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What is meant by 'Clarity' in principles of communication?
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Define 'Creativity' in communication.
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What does 'Captivating' mean concerning messages?
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What is 'Cultural Sensitivity'?
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Study Notes
Communication Ethics Overview
- The National Communication Association Legislative Council approved the CREDO for ethical communication in 1999.
- CREDO emphasizes the importance of ethical communication standards and practices.
Ethical Communication Considerations
- Ethical communicators show respect for their audience, valuing differing ideas and feelings as part of a two-way communication process.
- The overall aim of communication should be promoting the common good, where the consequences of messages are thoughtfully considered to minimize conflict.
- Respect for truth is crucial; trustworthiness is needed for effective communication, which relies on accurately judging responses based on factual information.
- Proper usage of information is essential; communicators have the responsibility to provide and seek out adequate and accurate information without falsification.
- Ethical communicators must respect others' rights to information, acknowledging the importance of access to knowledge and truth in discourse.
7 C's of Communication
- Scott Cutlip and Allen Center introduced the 7 C's of communication, detailed in their book "Effective Public Relations."
- Michael Osborn expanded on these principles by adding three more C's and redefining "courtesy" as "cultural sensitivity."
Principles of Communication
- The communication principles encompass:
- Correctness: Adherence to proper language use and grammatical rules.
- Completeness: Conveying all necessary facts for appropriate responses.
- Concreteness: Specific, vivid, and definite communication.
- Conciseness: Clear and relevant information delivery, avoiding wordiness.
- Consideration: Practicing empathy and awareness of the audience's needs.
- Clarity: Using precise language and constructing effective sentences.
- Creativity: Crafting engaging and original messages.
- Captivating: Designing interesting communications that provoke attention and responses.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting and considering diverse perspectives and feelings in communication.
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Test your knowledge on the National Communication Association's CREDO for ethical communication with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key terms, definitions, and historical milestones related to communication ethics.
