What is considered ethical writing?

A good guideline to consider when deciding if your writing is ethical is:

Is my work honest and truthful?

Have I misinterpreted any parts of my piece or found any sections of my piece that could be misinterpreted?

Have I acknowledged all sources and/or ideas that I have directly quoted or paraphrased in my writing?

Have I avoided bias when presenting facts as well as avoiding stereotypes and vulgar language?
(Remember, you can make a strong case without having to slander the opposing side!)

Have I presented arguments using sound reasoning, facts, and justification from verifiable sources?


If you can confidently answer "Yes" to these questions then you should be fine!