Student Ethics: Exploring Personal, Academic, and Professional Life

This essay explores the multifaceted nature of student ethics, encompassing personal, academic, and professional realms. The author reflects on the importance of ethical standards in shaping their life, emphasizing the significance of integrity, honesty, and moral principles. The discussion covers academic ethics, highlighting the need for adherence to institutional standards and the avoidance of academic dishonesty. It also examines professional ethics, particularly in the context of social work, underscoring the importance of competence, social justice, and ethical conduct in serving others. Furthermore, the essay delves into personal life ethics, asserting that ethical standards are fundamental to maintaining a disciplined and healthy lifestyle, fostering strong family relationships, and promoting overall well-being. The author concludes that personal, academic, and professional ethics are interconnected, contributing to a disciplined life and a better social structure.

Running head: STUDENT ETHICS IN PERSONAL LIFE
Student Ethics in Personal Life
Name of student
Name of University
Author Note

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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................2
Discussion:.......................................................................................................................................2
Academic Ethics:.........................................................................................................................2
Professional ethics:......................................................................................................................2
Personal Life ethics:....................................................................................................................3
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................3
References:......................................................................................................................................4

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Introduction:
Personal standards of ethics are a form of philosophy that determines what belief an
individual has regarding morality and right and wrong (Ritchie et al., 2013). The aim of this
report is to reflect on the personal, academic and professional ethical standards and how it helps
shaping my life.
Discussion:
Academic Ethics:
I have to adhere to certain professional standards of ethics as a student. I personally
follow most of the general standards that are considered moral in the classroom paradigm. I give
importance to conserving personal honor and integrity, quality and personal equity.
I believe that one should stay true and honest with his own conscience. I consider having
personal honor and integrity important to keep the reputation of oneself as well the institution
they represent. I have seen a student’s career being subjected to jeopardy, when he was dishonest
in an academic setting and was terminated form the institute.
My own personal ethics does not sway from the provided ethical standards of my
institute. Having non-discriminating and non-harassing policies in academic institutes helps to
maintain decorum and promote cultural and racial sensitivity. Students of all ethnic, cultural,
racial and financial background make the academic institute more productive and diverse.
Professional ethics:
The basic educational ethical standards that I follow are not different from my
professional ethics (Parrott, 2014). I believe a good social worker should have professional
integrity, competence and a strong sense of social justice and service.

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My duty as a social worker compels me to be aware of the values, mission and ethical
principles and standards and practice them consistent manner. I once saw an old aged woman
asking for help after she was mugged and no one came to her help, but I called the police and
sought to get the medical help she required. My sense of social justice compelled me to pursue
this profession.
The professional life of a social worker is fundamentally dependant on the ethical
conducts I have chosen and they help me achieve my professional goals. Constant struggle,
intolerance towards injustice and ethical integrity are the pillars of my profession (2018).
Personal Life ethics:
I believe, every aspect of a person’s life is determined by their ethical standard. Having
honesty, modesty and maintaining a healthy and disciplined life ensures a long and sustainable
future (Shaw, 2013).
I believe that family is most important aspect of one’s life and providing a good future to
the children. Developing honest conscience and modest lifestyle ensures safe and secure future
Ethical conducts are necessary to maintain good family relations. Maintain good behavior
with spouse, parents and children make family life happy. The increasing number of diseases,
can only be fought by being cautious and maintaining a healthy life.
Conclusion:
Conclusively, I think that personal, professional and academic ethical conducts are all
interrelated to maintain a disciplined and healthy life. It is clear from the discussion that personal
ethics shape the overall personality of a human being and an academic and professional ethical
standard are interrelated and builds a better social structure.

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References:
Code of Ethics: English. (2018). Socialworkers.org. Retrieved 14 February 2018, from
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Parrott, L. (2014). Values and ethics in social work practice. Learning Matters.
Ritchie, J., Lewis, J., Nicholls, C. M., & Ormston, R. (Eds.). (2013). Qualitative research
practice: A guide for social science students and researchers. Sage.
Shaw, W. H. (2013). Social and personal ethics.