University of California
Understanding Science: Science Relies on Evidence
Discover how important it is for science to rely on evidence, and what types of evidence is acceptable.
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Rcfp: The Ethics of Recording Conversations [Pdf]
This cleverly designed article contains the laws concerning taping and recording conversation in regard to privacy rights. From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Duane Goehner: Cognizance of Copyrights and Copy Wrongs
An article on "intellectual property" issues. Includes moral question of ownership, fair use guidelines, and new technology.
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Western Illinois University: Plagiarism and the Web
An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.
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Cpsr: Netiquette Training Whose Responsibility?
CPSR offers an article on the need to train new Internet users about netiquette. Includes experiences with E-mail, need for netiquette, and additional resources.
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Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics
The complete text of the Code of Ethics by the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Union of Journalists: Memorandum on Digital Manipulation
This is an article offering possible guidelines (and marking techniques) to avoid the unethical alteration of photos through digital manipulation or tampering.
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Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
This is Dr. Leonard Peikoff's website for his book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Ethics web.ca: Guidelines for Writing a Code of Ethics
Gives practical and logical steps to writing and creating a personal code of ethics. Applicable for writers as well as businesses and individuals.
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Plato's Republic
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
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Council for Ethics in Economics
The Council for Ethics in Economics is a worldwide association of leaders in business, education, and other professions working together to strengthen the ethical fabric of business and economic life.
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In Character: A Journal of Everyday Virtues
In Character is an online journal that examines a single virtue--compassion, creativity, purpose, modesty, loyalty, or thrift, for example--from different perspectives. Articles are written by noted scholars, journalists, and critics,...
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Boston Globe: Beyond Serenity: Life of Reinhold Niebuhr
A short biographical sketch of one of the leading American theologians of the 20th century focusing on the use of his prayer known as "the Serenity Prayer".
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.
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California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A Penny for Your Thoughts, Movies or Music?
The ethical implications of downloading entertainment are huge. Explore this issue with students using this lesson plan. Be sure to include your library media specialist in planning.
PBS
Pbs: An Apology 65 Years Late
An article covering former President Clinton's apology to the survivors and family members of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Dated May 16, 2007.
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Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
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Stockholm University: Scientific Method and Research Ethics: Norms of Research
A set of resources on the norms of scientific research. Includes a short presentation on research ethics and the scientific method, a 110-page slideshow on research ethics, and two links to resources on ethical guidelines for science.
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Science Blogs: Adventures in Ethics and Science: Basic Concepts: Norms of Science
Explains what Robert K. Merton meant by the norms of science, and summarizes the four norms highlighted by Merton. These are Universalism, 'Communism' or the sense of being part of a community, Disinterestedness, and Organized...
PBS
Pbs: Religion and Ethics Newsweekly: Lesson Plans in Ethics and Religion
A broad range of lesson plans designed to engage students in the ethical and religious issues of the day. Draws on selected stories from the PBS series "Religion and Ethics Newsweekly," incorporating online video and similar resources,...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Ethics Case Studies
A collection of engineering ethics case studies, each offering background information and discussion points.
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Learnit Educational Community: Digital Ethics
Explanations on copyright, fair use, spamming, flaming and other digital ethics issues.