Ethical considerations are important principles that guide technical writing and communication to provide accurate and truthful information to audiences. Ethics is one of the most important topics for technical writers, as they must communicate clearly and help others understand complex topics. As technical communicators, writers should observe principles like legality, honesty, confidentiality, quality, fairness and professionalism. Some key ethical issues to consider include etiquette, plagiarism, authorship and potential conflicts of interest. Ethics must be considered in all aspects of research and technical communication.