This week, I chose to focus on the reading from PWOnline which deals with ethics in writing. In the first section titled “Ethics and Professional Communication”, relationships between employees within a workplace or organization are stressed. It talks about how writing can shape what people do, so the way you write reflects back onto yourself. It stresses that you should write for a social good, and not just because you have to write for a certain audience. Professional writing is not always about words on a page, it is a bond that is formed between with the reader in order to produce some positive change. Ethics are very important in the workplace, because in order to write professionally, communication must be at its full potential. The next section about social and cultural issues is fairly simple and easy to understand. It talks about having respect for others, which most of us have been taught while growing up. Though we may disagree with fellow classmates, employees, or friends, it is important to show respect for all people including the audience in a written document. The rest of the page just talks about being true to yourself and setting goals that can be accomplished. Ethics are a vital area when it comes to working in the workplace or even a classroom. When it comes to ethical guidelines for teamwork and project management, the key is to not waste a clients’ time while working with them. It is essential to be prepared and on track with the deadlines that were set. Also, just as the last project, it is important to divide different parts of the project up between all the members of the group. This will ensure that no road blocks come up, and everything is on schedule. If the client sees that the project is going well and everything is coming together on time, it makes them a lot more relaxed and happy.