Accuracy of Credentials and Competence in Public Communications
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Accuracy of Credentials and Competence in Public Communications
What is this about?
Carrie Mediln is a researcher who took a teaching position without completing her doctorate. She is routinely addressed by students as "Doctor" and is often introduced as "Doctor" Medlin during academic events and public speaking opportunities. She never clarifies that she did not receive a PhD degree. The case study asks whether Medlin has a responsibility to clarify her credentials.
