Homework: Ethical Assessment of a Group
Watch televised panel discussions and live discussions. Select discussions that deal with serious issues, one that could include conflicting positions and ethical questions. Some of the political/current affairs panels on television give outstanding examples of both poor ethical processes as well as good and poor examination of ethical issues. Meet the Press, Crossfire, Washington Week in Review, and Newsmakers, are some good examples. Discuss the following:
o What were the ethical issues faced in each discussion?
o How did the participants address these ethical issues?
o In what ways did the participants establish credibility, confidence and trustworthiness?
o Evaluate effective group communication skills in practice.
o How can you apply your observations to your group for this class?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.