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Codes of Ethics in English

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code of Ethics. (Link)
This is a general code that describes basic ethical practice for ASME members.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Code of Ethics (Link)
Like the ASME code, this one is very general. It is an aspirational code articulating ideals that IEEE members commit themselves to, but it does not address specific situations.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of Ethics (Link)
This page contains links to the Ethics Code and Guidelines to Practice, as well as background information on the edict, methods of enfocement and education. The code includes fundamental canons and rules of practice for consulting engineers.
Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (Link)
This code was created by a task force with a strong representation of philosophers and sociologists who teach computer ethics.
American Physical Society (APS) Guidelines for Professional Conduct (Link)
First adopted by the APS in 1991, this code addresses research ethics.
American Chemical Society (ACS) Ethical and Professional Guidelines (Link)
This page contains links to guidelines for academic professionals and chemical professionals as well as information on plagiarism, professional employment, and ethical guidelines for chemical research.
Student Pugwash USA (SPUSA) Pledge (Link)
Written by a student, a postdoctoral Mechanical Engineering fellow at the University of California at Berkley, the Student Pugwash USA pledge favorably passed the review of the Senior Committee. The language of the pledge is a compromise. Originally, the chapter proposed using the SPUSA pledge given on cards which were carried to Oslo for the autumn 1995 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.
American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Link)
A very complete code that includes introduction, preamble, general principles, and general standards.
Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at IIT - Codes of Ethics Online - Science Codes (Link)
A project of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). This site contains an extensive collection of codes including this section just for science.
IEEE Guidelines for Engineers Dissenting on Ethical Grounds (Link)
Guidelines created by the IEEE for Engineers bringing forward complaints and concerns about ethical (or other) matters.
Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at IIT - Codes of Ethics Online - Engineering ... (Link)
A project of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). This site contains an extensive collection of codes including this section just for engineering.

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers

This code is very detailed. The NSPE Board of Ethical Review applies this code in making judgments on cases. These judgments serve to educate its members on what the NSPE considers ethical practice. The code was revised in 2003, with notes added in 2006.