Ethical Standards in Writing Related Literature and Citing Related Literature

A Written Report

Present to

Mr. Billy Rowel A. Peremne

Rizal St. M’lang North, Cotabato

By

Sheena B. Jurada

Raphnie Lyn Santillan

Samantha M. Pasion

Joseph Rigor N. Naman

NOVEMBER, 2019
What is ETHICAL STANDARDS?

 Morality stated as principles. Intended to generate trust, good behavior, fairness, and
kindness. Typically occurs in a corporate setting, for an organization.
 Principles that when followed, promote values such as trust, good behavior, fairness,
and/or kindness.
There is not one consistent set of standards that all companies follow, but each company
has the right to develop the standards that are meaningful for their organization. Ethical
standards are not always easily enforceable, as they are frequently vaguely defined and
somewhat open to interpretation ("Men and women should be treated equally, " or "Treat
the customer with respect and kindness."). Others can be more specific, such as "Do not
share the customer's private information with anyone outside of the company."

Example:

 I was impressed by the company's ethical standards; the company treated all of the
employees and clients with the utmost respect and fairness.

The company is known for its high ethical standards, including paying its employees a
fair wage, offering promotional opportunities for minorities and women, and giving a
portion of profits back to the community in the form of scholarships and charitable
ventures.

Related Literature

Composed of discussion of facts and principles to which the present study is related.

Materials which are usually printed and found in books, encyclopedias, professional journals,
magazines, newspapers, and other publications.

Characteristics of Related Literature Materials

1 The survey materials must be as recent as possible.

2 Material reviewed must be objective and unbiased.

3 Material surveyed must be relevant to the study.

4 Surveyed materials must have been based upon genuinely original and true facts or data to
make them valid and reliable.
How to Write the Review of Related Literature

Use headings arranged in logical order to indicate main point.

Avoid too long introduction to your main topic.

Include information that are directly related and relevant to your topic.

A maximum of half-page (double-space) must constitute one paragraph.

Do not copy into the information from your source. No more than 10% of the entire paper is
allowed for direct quotation.

Give due credit to the real source of your data. Cite the authors at the end of the sentence.

Paraphrase using your own words and style the data gathered.
 In writing the literature review, researchers must follow a set of ethical standards or
guidelines. Following the guidelines ensure credibility, academic honesty and integrity
among researchers. As you write your literature review, be aware of the following
guidelines.

1. Always acknowledge the source of information, whether it is a primary or

secondary source.

Make certain that you cite your sources by creating a reference list and in-text
citation. Avoid plagiarism. Do not just copy tables, figures, date, ideas, images,
and words of other authors, making it appear that such work are yours. Always
give credit to the authors of studies you have cited in your review.

Plagiarism- the act of using another person’s words or ideas.

2. Recognize the ideas, theories, and original conceptualizations of others.

People who have contributed to your topic or helped you shape your topic should
be properly acknowledge.

3. Be critical in the studies you will include in the literature review.

 Make sure that major and milestone studies are well reviewed.
 Also include minor studies that have significant contributions to your
topic.
 Do not underscore a study that runs contrary to your problem statement.
-Black's Law Dictionary Free 2nd Ed. and the Law Dictionary
https://thelawdictionary.org

-http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/ethical-standards.html