{"id":1173,"date":"2024-01-27T23:52:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T23:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1173"},"modified":"2024-07-26T07:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T07:33:08","slug":"apply-it-ethical-use-of-information","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-ethical-use-of-information\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Ethical Use of Information","rendered":"Apply It: Ethical Use of Information"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand the importance of professional integrity in business writing<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Learn how to properly document and cite sources<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Plagiarism vs. Inspiration<\/h2>\r\n<p>Ethics in writing isn't just about avoiding plagiarism; it's about ensuring honesty, fairness, and respect in your work. 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