Discussion: "Using Words Well"
Respond to the following:
• Review the section on using words ethically in Communication in the Real World, Chapter 3.3; then, identify a situation where you believe language could be used unethically in academic, professional, or personal contexts. Next, suggest three ways your example relates to civility, polarizing language, swearing, or accountability.
Using Words Well
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss how the process of abstraction and the creation of whole messages relate to language clarity.
2. Employ figurative and evocative language.
3. Identify strategies for using language ethically.