Interpersonal Communication – Week 1 Assignment
Communication Ethics
Interpersonal communication affects more than just us, it
impacts others. Our interactions have ethical considerations. As learned in our
textbook interpersonal communication involves ethical choices (Principle 3).
For your essay first share in your own words what
Interpersonal Communication is and why it’s important to study.
Then share an interpersonal situation that involved an
ethical issue. This can be from personal experience, current events, or seen on
television. Give a detailed definition of what the ethical issue is (what makes
it ethical) and what communication practices or principles were used to address
the issues. Looking at the situation what communication principles could be
used to create effective communication?
Provide a detailed analysis of the situation incorporating
reading and textbook material. For instance, how does the situation relate to
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, was dual perspective used, etc.
Your paper should be 350 words (roughly 1.5 pages double
spaced) double spaced and font Times New Roman size 12.
