[ATTW-L] correcting election misinformation

[Dragga, Sam]

The explosion in conspiracy theories and agitating claims and conjectures by election deniers (as well as by climate/science/equality/civility deniers) offers a growing opportunity and ethical responsibility for technical communicators. TCs are especially equipped through their writing and research skills to assist their organizations and communities with plain language corrections of misinformation/disinformation.

For timely examples that might generate lively class discussion, engaging comparative analysis, or conscientious editing and revision exercises, consider the following:


  *   https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/rumor-vs-reality
  *   https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/vote/elections/fact-checking-pa-related-election-claims.html
  *   https://elections.wi.gov/news-events/wisconsins-election-fact-checks
  *   https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/security

Sam

Sam Dragga
Professor Emeritus
Texas Tech University
sam.dragga at ttu.edu
1-806-543-6099

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