Into the 21st Century: The Changing Role of Editors  

The historical perception that defined editors as guardians of the language falls short in describing editors in high-technology environments today. Essential skills for the 21st century require technical editors who can demonstrate sophisticated and extensive tool knowledge, product knowledge, and an appreciation for current professional trends—in addition to being guardians of the language.

Swartz, Michelle A., Gail M. Wilson, Dan Bakely and Barbara S. Muench. STC Proceedings (1996). Articles>Editing

Predicting Intended Unethical Behavior of Business Students  

What is the likelihood that our students will perform unethical behavior in the work environment? This study measures students’ intended behavior for four hypothetical unethical situations by investigating the following determinants: attitude toward the behavior (belief), subjective norm (pressure), perceived behavioral control, perceived personal outcome (benefit), and perceived social acceptance by others. Using the Fishbein model of planned behavior, belief was consistently the most powerful predictor of intent in all four situations. Perceived behavioral control, perceived personal outcome, and perceived social acceptance by others were moderately good predictors of intent. Subjective norm was the weakest predictor of intent.

Wilson, Barbara A. Association for Business Communication (2004). Articles>Education>Ethics>Business Communication