The main point in John Duffy’s “Writing Involves Making Ethical Choices” is that ethical choices go hand in hand with the relationship between the reader and the writer. When we write for another person that relationship grows stronger because of the deep connection to the writing. An author should try and put forward their greatest strengths to show the reader they are trustworthy. Writing connects you with a lot of people and those ethical choices make sure you make a good impression.
Ethical responsibilities as writers
- Honesty
- Accuracy
- Accountability
Ethical responsibilities as readers
- Thoughtfulness
- Logic
- Respect
I chose these responsibilities because they all offer something different that grows the relationship between a reader and writer. The reading explains that these things help writing to not be one-sided. Everyone has a job to do and if it is done to the best of their ability the outcome with be positive. It is important to make ethical choices when reading and writing because it grows the relationship between the author and the reader.
