From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication

Teaching public storytelling to students can help them communicate better in the world.

By: Seth T. Kannarr, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee, and Katrina Stack, University of South Florida, The Conversation

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Published: October 7, 2026

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By Seth T. Kannarr, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee, and Katrina Stack, University of South Florida

Articles published in The Conversation go well beyond academics writing for a general audience – they can also serve as great content for educators to use in the classroom.

Our recent article in the academic journal The Professional Geographer explores how articles from The Conversation provide opportunities for public storytelling and authentic learning in …

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