Hello Isaac,

Belk Library at Elon University is hosting a discussion on Amanda Sturgill’s new book “Detecting
Deception,” where Sturgill will discuss how public figures use deceptive language in the media.
Sturgill is an associate professor of journalism at Elon University who specializes in effective
online communications for disadvantaged groups. The discussion will be held on Wednesday
Sept. 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include relevant real-world examples along with an
interactive activity for students. Those interested can register through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0rKtruv1WyEDyhEJBvMZzTGK91hSzFpjhxCb8O
6CvZOxZMg/viewform.

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Best,
Alexandra Bean
774-277-2167
abean4@elon.edu
 Elon University to Host Discussion on Amanda Sturgill’s New Book “Detecting Deception”
Sturgill will discuss how public figures use deceptive language in the media.

WHAT: Belk Library, located at Elon University, is hosting a discussion on Amanda Sturgill’s new
book “Detecting Deception” on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sturgill will use
real-world examples to analyze the captivation behind deceptive language, and she will give
students the chance to “spot the deception” through examples provided. Some examples will be
pulled from Monday, Sept. 13, 2020 North Carolina’s Senate Debate.

WHO: Amanda Sturgill, an associate professor of journalism at Elon University who specializes
in communication technologies for disadvantaged groups, will discuss how public figures use
deceptive language in the media.

WHEN: The discussion will be held virtually through Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m.

WHERE: This event will be held virtually. Those interested can register using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0rKtruv1WyEDyhEJBvMZzTGK91hSzFpjhxCb8O
6CvZOxZMg/viewform

WHY: “Detecting Deception” was written for journalists, journalism students and those who
reshare news on social media, so the discussion held will be relevant to all communications
majors and minors interested in the use of language in the media.

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Elon University is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for
engaged and experiential learning. Students work closely with faculty who are dedicated to
excellent teaching and scholarship. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and
sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs.