Identify and explain three principles of the CERC model.

ModuleThree Material Response Prompt

Directions: Please respond to the prompt. Students will be required to submit an electronic copy of this response by 11:59pm on the date it is due. In addition to addressing the word count, students need to provide in-depth and thorough answers to support their statements. Use evidence from the course and outside sources for support when appropriate. When needed, use a commonly accepted reference format (e.g., APA, MLA, etc.)

Part 1

In at least100 words, use course content, your knowledge of healthcare, and your own experiences to respond to the prompts below.

• Identify and explain three principles of the CERC model.
• Identify one person who has been communicating to the public about the Coronavirus (this can be the president, Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, your local elected officials, etc.).
• Is this individual adhering to the three principles of the CERC model you just described? In what ways are they? In what ways are they not? Since some communicators may be excelling in some areas and not others, it may be best provide separate statements and examples for each CERC principle.

Part 2

In AT LEAST 75 words, respond to the following question and/or comment on the responses of your fellow classmates. In addition to the word count, make sure you are providing a thorough and in-depth response to the prompt or your classmates.

What surprised you in the On the Media (Unnatural Disaster) podcast you listened to? Was there anything that you did not know about hurricane coverage addressed here?

Listen to the link to answer

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/episodes/on-the-media-2017-09-01

Part 3

In AT LEAST 75 words, respond to the following question and/or comment on the responses of your fellow classmates. In addition to the word count, make sure you are providing a thorough and in-depth response to the prompt or your classmates.

Read Everyone Thinks They’re Right About Wearing Masks and consider the content covered in this week’s lecture.

What challenges or problems have you observed in risk communication about wearing masks in public? Who have the communicators been? According to CERC, how could this communication have been improved?