18 Dec 1-2 policy/management questions pertinent to this week’s reading, that should be considered by organizational PIOs when preparing response messaging plans
a. In this week’s readings, we read a lot about what is important to reporters and what is not. We also learned about how reporters cover “viewpoints” rather than “truths.”
b. Write an essay ( minimum of 750-words and accompanying cover and reference page) in which you examine:
· The potential for media misrepresentation of one’s words or offered positions, intentionally (sensationalism) and unintentionally (error or mis-attribution)
· At least two aspects of communication that are critical when dealing with the public in disaster response scenarios. Consider their importance from the perspective of the Incident Commander (IC).
· 1-2 policy/management questions pertinent to this week’s reading, that should be considered by organizational PIOs when preparing response messaging plans.
· Save your responses as Microsoft Word document entitled ” EDMG330_Week6YourLastName.doc/x” (e.g., “EDMG330_Week6Jones.doc/x”);Upload the document to the Week 6 Assignment page.
· Y ou must utilize supporting sources in your response, and cite and reference using the most recent APA edition format.
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