Introduction
With the rapid advancements of technology, the nature of communication has been drastically altered. Gone are the days when news was delivered via the Sunday morning newspaper. In today’s age of Facebook, smartphones, and Twitter, breaking news is delivered in real-time. We are now in the digital age of communication.
As society navigates through these new communication mediums, it is now more important than ever for professional communicators to be educated on and abide by a code of ethics. Utilizing a code of ethics can help navigate the murky waters of ethics and communications in today’s fast-paced, digital information age.
To understand ethical communication, it is first necessary to have a historical reference and an understanding of the advancements that have occurred in technological communication.