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| Nearly all
professions have
a Code of Ethics which provides individuals with guidelines for
appropriate behaviors toward other people. Ethical and professional
behaviors are especially important in a profession involved very
directly with basic human rights, such as the right to communication
access. We of the Speech-to-text Services Network actively support the ethical and professional behaviors of speech-to-text service providers, administrators with whom they work, and the consumers served. A future goal of STSN will be development of a Code of Ethics for the individuals involved in the delivery of speech-to-text services. The functions of a Code of Ethics are summarized well by Columbia University professor Stephen Unger: "First, it can serve
as a collective recognition by members of a profession of its
responsibilities.
Second, it can help
create an environment in which ethical behavior is the norm.
Third, it can serve
as a guide or reminder in specific situations.
Fourth, the process
of developing and modifying a code of ethics can be valuable for a
profession.
Fifth, a code can
serve as an educational tool, providing a focal point
for discussion in classes and professional meetings.
Finally,
a code can indicate to others that the profession is seriously
concerned with responsible, professional conduct." *
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*From Harris, Charles E., Jr., Michael S. Pritchard and Michael J. Rabins. Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing, 1995, page 35.
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