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Chapter 02 2014 15 tr

Magdi Saadawi
Magdi Saadawi

This technical report discusses ethical considerations for first grade engineering students. Chapter 2 addresses ethics in technical writing. It defines ethics as using communication skills to do good. Two key ethical areas discussed are plagiarism and image alteration. Plagiarism involves taking and using others' ideas without credit. The chapter outlines rules for ethical technical writing, including being accurate, honest, and giving proper credit to others' work. It describes plagiarism as stealing others' language, thoughts or expressions and presenting them as one's own. Plagiarism in academia is considered dishonest and can result in punishment ranging from failing grades to expulsion. The development of the internet has made plagiarism easier but also allows for better detection.

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Technical Report Writing For First Grade EE Students Prof. Dr. Magdi El-Saadawi www.saadawi1.net saadawi1@gmail.com 2014-2015
Chapter 2 Ethical Considerations 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Ethics Definition in Technical Writing 2.3. Plagiarism
2.1 Introduction pp. 16 This chapter will provide an awareness of the ethical dimensions 惠惺悸 惡悋悖惡惺悋惆 悋悖悽悋悸 of technical writing and some sensitivity to the real issues that exist within these dimensions, TTwwoo kkeeyy aarreeaass ooff eetthhiiccss iinn tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriittiinngg hhaavvee to be discussed: plagiarism (take and use elses ideas) and image alteration -where the power of modern digital technology has heightened ethical concerns.
2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing pp. 17 Ethics is a set of rules and standards for using communication skills and resources with the intention 愃惘惷 of doing good: ≒ EEtthhiiccaall bbeehhaavviioorr ffoorr tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriitteerrss:: to apply the power of technical communications to the purpose of doing worthy things.
2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing The global technical writing community, especially with the advent of electronic publishing and the World Wide Web, is composed of different ddiissppaarraattee ccuullttuurreess.. TToo ssoommee eexxtteenntt,, ccoonncceeppttss ooff good and bad, and ethical and unethical, are culturally relative.
Ethical Rules We need to look briefly at the kinds of ethical constructs (rules) that are traditionally used in technical writing and the implications 悋悛惓悋惘 悋惠惘惠惡悸 ooff tthheessee ccoonnssttrruuccttss ffoorr tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriitteerrss::
Ethical Rules Technical writers must be accurate in their work must be honest in their work always honor their obligations. 悋忰惠惘悋 悋惠慍悋悋惠攵 must not substitute speculation 惠攵悋惠 for fact not hide truth with ambiguity 悋 惠悽 悋忰悸 惡悋悋惠惡悋愕
Ethical Rules must not use the ideas of others without giving proper credit. must not violate copyright laws. must not lie with statistics must not inject personal bias 惠忰慍 into their reports.
Ethical Rules
2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing In Summery If you use technical communications to deceive your reader with the goal of doing bad things (defining -bad by the standards of your society and perhaps by the standards of civilization as a wwhhoollee)) yyoouu aarree uunneetthhiiccaall.. If you use technical communications with the intention of doing good things (defining good in the same manner), you are ethical.
2.3 Plagiarism "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work. Within academia, plagiarism by students, professors, or researchers is considered academic dishonesty or academic fraud 愃愆 and offenders are subject to academic censure up to and including expulsion . 悋愀惘惆
2.3 Plagiarism the development of the Internet, where articles appear as electronic text, has made the physical act of copying the work of others much easier.
2.3.1 Academic plagiarism Academic plagiarism is defined as: The use of ideas, concepts, words, or structures without appropriately acknowledging the source to bbeenneeffiitt iinn aa sseettttiinngg wwhheerree oorriiggiinnaalliittyy iiss eexxppeecctteedd.. Forms of plagiarism that students commit: pp. 23
2.3.2 Sanctions for student plagiarism In the academic world, plagiarism by students is usually considered a very serious offense that can result in punishments such as a failing grade on the particular assignment, the entire course, or even being expelled from the institution. Generally, the punishment increases as a person enters higher institutions of learning. For cases of repeated plagiarism, suspension or expulsion is likely.
2.3.3 Plagiarism and the Internet In the past plagiarism actually cost more in time and money than it was worth (How?) In recent years the Internet has extraordinary search capabilities that provide a plagiarist with quick access to literally thousands of sources and documents. Nowadays, many institutions use plagiarism detection software to uncover potential plagiarism and to deter 惘惆惺 students from plagiarizing.
2.3.4 How to avoid Plagiarism pp. 25-26
2.3.5 Final word Don't plagiarize under ANY circumstances. (no copying from other sources without citing) If you decide to paraphrase another author, even a little, REFERENCE the WORK!! ≒ PPllaaggiiaarriissmm ccoouulldd EENNDD yyoouurr aaccaaddeemmiicc oorr professional career in some circumstances. As ENGINEERS, you must maintain the highest ethical standards. Breach 悋惠攵悋 of this trust may place public lives in danger, hence there is NO LENIENCY.

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Chapter 02 2014 15 tr

  • 1. Technical Report Writing For First Grade EE Students Prof. Dr. Magdi El-Saadawi www.saadawi1.net saadawi1@gmail.com 2014-2015
  • 2. Chapter 2 Ethical Considerations 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Ethics Definition in Technical Writing 2.3. Plagiarism
  • 3. 2.1 Introduction pp. 16 This chapter will provide an awareness of the ethical dimensions 惠惺悸 惡悋悖惡惺悋惆 悋悖悽悋悸 of technical writing and some sensitivity to the real issues that exist within these dimensions, TTwwoo kkeeyy aarreeaass ooff eetthhiiccss iinn tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriittiinngg hhaavvee to be discussed: plagiarism (take and use elses ideas) and image alteration -where the power of modern digital technology has heightened ethical concerns.
  • 4. 2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing pp. 17 Ethics is a set of rules and standards for using communication skills and resources with the intention 愃惘惷 of doing good: ≒ EEtthhiiccaall bbeehhaavviioorr ffoorr tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriitteerrss:: to apply the power of technical communications to the purpose of doing worthy things.
  • 5. 2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing The global technical writing community, especially with the advent of electronic publishing and the World Wide Web, is composed of different ddiissppaarraattee ccuullttuurreess.. TToo ssoommee eexxtteenntt,, ccoonncceeppttss ooff good and bad, and ethical and unethical, are culturally relative.
  • 6. Ethical Rules We need to look briefly at the kinds of ethical constructs (rules) that are traditionally used in technical writing and the implications 悋悛惓悋惘 悋惠惘惠惡悸 ooff tthheessee ccoonnssttrruuccttss ffoorr tteecchhnniiccaall wwrriitteerrss::
  • 7. Ethical Rules Technical writers must be accurate in their work must be honest in their work always honor their obligations. 悋忰惠惘悋 悋惠慍悋悋惠攵 must not substitute speculation 惠攵悋惠 for fact not hide truth with ambiguity 悋 惠悽 悋忰悸 惡悋悋惠惡悋愕
  • 8. Ethical Rules must not use the ideas of others without giving proper credit. must not violate copyright laws. must not lie with statistics must not inject personal bias 惠忰慍 into their reports.
  • 10. 2.2 Ethics Definition in Technical Writing In Summery If you use technical communications to deceive your reader with the goal of doing bad things (defining -bad by the standards of your society and perhaps by the standards of civilization as a wwhhoollee)) yyoouu aarree uunneetthhiiccaall.. If you use technical communications with the intention of doing good things (defining good in the same manner), you are ethical.
  • 11. 2.3 Plagiarism "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work. Within academia, plagiarism by students, professors, or researchers is considered academic dishonesty or academic fraud 愃愆 and offenders are subject to academic censure up to and including expulsion . 悋愀惘惆
  • 12. 2.3 Plagiarism the development of the Internet, where articles appear as electronic text, has made the physical act of copying the work of others much easier.
  • 13. 2.3.1 Academic plagiarism Academic plagiarism is defined as: The use of ideas, concepts, words, or structures without appropriately acknowledging the source to bbeenneeffiitt iinn aa sseettttiinngg wwhheerree oorriiggiinnaalliittyy iiss eexxppeecctteedd.. Forms of plagiarism that students commit: pp. 23
  • 14. 2.3.2 Sanctions for student plagiarism In the academic world, plagiarism by students is usually considered a very serious offense that can result in punishments such as a failing grade on the particular assignment, the entire course, or even being expelled from the institution. Generally, the punishment increases as a person enters higher institutions of learning. For cases of repeated plagiarism, suspension or expulsion is likely.
  • 15. 2.3.3 Plagiarism and the Internet In the past plagiarism actually cost more in time and money than it was worth (How?) In recent years the Internet has extraordinary search capabilities that provide a plagiarist with quick access to literally thousands of sources and documents. Nowadays, many institutions use plagiarism detection software to uncover potential plagiarism and to deter 惘惆惺 students from plagiarizing.
  • 16. 2.3.4 How to avoid Plagiarism pp. 25-26
  • 17. 2.3.5 Final word Don't plagiarize under ANY circumstances. (no copying from other sources without citing) If you decide to paraphrase another author, even a little, REFERENCE the WORK!! ≒ PPllaaggiiaarriissmm ccoouulldd EENNDD yyoouurr aaccaaddeemmiicc oorr professional career in some circumstances. As ENGINEERS, you must maintain the highest ethical standards. Breach 悋惠攵悋 of this trust may place public lives in danger, hence there is NO LENIENCY.