Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Changing Dynamics of Media Guidelines for Suicide Reporting in the Age of Instant Messaging, William Patrick Brown
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Inside Jokes: A Sensemaking Resource for Understanding Sarcasm and Teasing in the Workplace, Tara Gray Anderson
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Content Analysis on Media Framing of Incarceration, Shannon Elise Ardamica-Hall
The Implications of Doing Gender in the Digital Dating World, Brianna May Badili
Coordinated Meaning of Nonverbal Communication in the Context of Organizational Change, Kaleen Becker
Improving Intercultural Dialogue Between Mining Companies and Native American Communities in Northern Nevada, Lisa A. Becker
Maximizing Organizational Value Through Social Interactions, Zach Moffett
Media Literacy Education: A Media Literacy Campaign on the Social Significance of Media Literacy and its Educational Need, Agnes Poliquin
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
A Content Analysis of the Black Female Characters of Shonda Rhimes’ Television Shows, Jetaun Evette Adkins
Cracking the Code of Silence in African American Communities, Jerry Lamar Askin
It's Not My Story to Tell: A Study of Disclosure in an all Female Group, Amanda Lynn Baggett
Names are Words: A Study of Age, Gender, Class and Race, Alexandria Michelle Baker
Creating a Sense of Community in Online, Graduate Education, Dominique Therese Bredeson
The Birth Order Effect: The Impact of Familial Position on the Development of Communication Style, Janis M. Carmichael
The Salience of University Dressors in the Work for Social Justice, Esmeralda C. Chapa
CMC, Communication Skills and The Millennial Generation, Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens
The Role of Interpersonal Communication in Multiracial Congregations of The United Methodist Church, Celeste Eubanks
Organizational Use of Social Media to Establish Trust, Sean Gibson
Discussing Race Online: A Study of Video Conferencing as a Distance Learning Tool, Leland Gilbert
Incorporating Situational Crisis Communication and Attribution Theories Into a Crisis Communication Plan for Xyz Organization, Linda Kay Gorman
Studying Abroad - Adaptive Communication for Effective Intercultural Interactions, Victoria Hanson
The Influence of Social Media Technology on Generation iY's Ability to Communicate Face to Face in Their Academic Careers, James Howard Henry
Meeting the Needs of a Culturally and Racially Diverse Student Body Online, Gretchen Elizabeth Hormel
Internal Social Media Networks and Team Environments, Tamyra JS Howser
Parlance, Perception, And Power: An Inquiry Into Non-Standard Language Use In Digital Media, James Thomas Jarc
Self-Presentation on Fan Sites on Social Media, Christopher Keough
Creating A Customer Centric Organization, Theresa Kiefer
Front-of-Package Food Labels: Consumer Knowledge and Purchase Decisions, Trisha Deanne Knebel
Acclimation Does Not Mean Equality: Muted Group Identity Management of Women in the United States Navy, Richard Russell Langbein
Chasing "Yes!", Tammy Marie McCammon
How Social is Social? Nonprofit Audience Engagement by Types of Facebook Posts, Linda McKay
Online Gender Discussions: Student Experiences in Discussions of Gender Diversity, Rory Andrew McKenzie
The Influence of Organizational Messages on the Persistence of Reticent Behaviors, Kathleen Veroninca McNaul
Exploring the Predictive Power of Social Media in Elections, Courtney McVie
Textese as an Identifiable Genre, Christian Miemiec
The Art of Storytelling in Government Social Media Communication, Emily Ann Muhlbach
Ethical Crisis Communication on Social Media: Combining Situational Crisis Communication Theory, Stakeholder Theory, and Kant's Categorical Imperatives, Kayla Christine Murphy
Staying Social: How Undergraduate Institutions are Engaging Prospective Students on Social Media, Bridget Eleanor Nordlund
Always On: Perceptions of Solitude in a Technology Dependent Culture, Jamie Anne Perkins
When Face-to-Face is Not Feasible: Alternatives for Organizational Communication, Lynda C. Pierce
Climate Change Discourse and Gendered Communication, Meagan Newsom Pierluissi
The Virtual High School: Teaching Best Practices and Diversity, Demetrius Aquino Prado
Mass Media Manipulation and Gender: The Message Advertisements Are Sending Young Girls, Heidi Marie Prizmich
Encouragement Through Community: An Ethnographic Study of Team B, Lexi Nicole Reeves
Mentoring Latina Leaders: Establishing and Nourishing a Positive Mentoring Relationship, Jacqueline Resendez
Teaching Diversity Online: Implications of Media Synchronicity on Learning Outcomes, Richard Jon Rock
Impact of Viral Video on Crises & Response Strategies, Melinda Roeder
Best Practices for Facilitating Diversity in the Online Classroom, Michelle Anne Rog
The Journey: Communication styles in Coaching at the Division 1 Level, Lindsay Christine Sherbert
Starbucks: Building a Global Brand, Jessica Silva
Multicultural Approaches to Communicating in the Classroom, Sarah Michelle Sinese
A Comparative Study: Intercultural Communication Experiences of Students Attending Two-Year versus Four-Year Universities, Sheryl L. Skibba
Increasing Civic Engagement: Adopting a Communities for All Ages Model in Gilbert, AZ, Kathleen Mary Stringham
Partisan Media and Polarized Politics: A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Partisan Selective Exposure and Political Polarization, Kaitlin Marie Thornal
An Assessment of the Effectiveness of a Corporate Website/Social Media Effort to Inform and Recruit Job Applicants, Laura Michelle Tylka
Marketing in Ethnically Diverse Markets, Candice B. Ward-Ferris
Mentoring African-American Women Through Inclusive Male Executive Suite, Tamika Bowser Wright
Challenges To Increasing Usage Of New Technology In An Aging Workforce, Leslie Ann Yuenger
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
The Mediated Juxtapositions Of Content Within Televised News Programs, Jeremy Ashley Adney
Media Imagery and the Cultivation of Attitudes on Arab Americans, Elyssa Sholleh Allahyar
Guidelines for Intercultural Investigative Interviewing, Larry Anthony Alva
Applying Media Literacy to the Past: Impact of Media Literacy on Teaching Controversial History, Micah Azzano
Communication And Longevity In Deaf-Hearing Marriage, Michael B. Ballard
Social Media as a Relationship Building Tool for Non-Drit Organizations, Stephanie L. Bankert
Objectification of Female Athletes in the Media, Joey Becera
Understanding Bystander Behavior in Cyberbullying Encounters: An Application of Bystander Apathy Theory, Jodie M. Bowers
Interpersonal Relationships And Computer Mediated Communication In A Global Technology Organization, Bonnie Diane Brandes
Increasing Women's Body Satisfaction Through Dialogue, Suzanne Michelle Burdick
Understanding The Role Of Communication Anxiety/Uncertainty Management (Aum) Among Female Teenage Bloggers, Heather Carleston
Culture Change: Capturing Intellectual Capital to Develop Sustainable Training, Noel Thomas Catlett
Spite as Pedagogy: Finding the Optimal Relationship Between This, That, and the Other, Laine Colley
Media Framing, Proximity And Spheres: The Media Account Before And After The August 21, 2013 Syrian Chemical Attack, Jeremy D. Crisp
Exploring the Efficacy of Speech-Act Theory in Biblical Literature, Emory David Dively
Identity Construction And Group Response: A Consideration Of The Rhetoric Of American Folk Music, Dustin Doyle
Meeting Constituent Needs through E-governance, Morgan Drdak
Using General Systems Theory To Evaluate Channels Of Feedback In A Law Enforcement Agency, Trent Aaron Gerbers
The Lamb As Leader: Identifying The Influence Of Communication Apprehension On The Leader-Subordinate Relationship, Heather Rene Gillespie
Indigenous Engagement And Resistance In The 21St Century: Empowering Indigenous Identity With Indigenous Film, Heather A. Hafer Cole
Don'T Have A Cow (Wo)Man!, Barbara Hamilla
How Broadcast Journalists Use Twitter To Present The Message Of The State Of The Union: #Sotu, Jeffrey Hayden Haynes
School Choice as Means Of Social Change, Derryce Howzell
Communication and NonDrits: Implementing Asynchronous Web 2.0 Strategies to Built Community and Successful Development Practices, Laura Lynn Hutchinson
Sexual Objectification of Women in the Mass Media and how it affects Adolescent Girls, Roberto Ingrao
Communication Education Curriculum For A Multicultural Learning Context, Phatana Ith
Expressed Best Communication Practices At Television Station X, James Keith
Celebrities in Popular Culture: How their Use of Social Media Contributes to their Success, Caleb Lamont
Trayvon Martin: An Examination On How The News Is Presented To The Public, Minnie Larry
A Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Penn State Scandal: Examining How The Media Framed Joe Paterno In The Scandal, Stephen McFadden
How The Narrative Paradigm Affects Military Stories, Richard Irving McNamara
Facebook & Text Messaging: The Effects On Single Family Communication Dynamics, Courtney Sunstrum Meister
Surviving The Digital Age, David Franklin Meland
Mothers, Daughters, And The Intent To Breastfeed, Aquila Brooke Mendez-Valdez
Cultural Concept: Is Silence Golden?, Jessica Mico-Wentworth
Communication Apprehension And Its Effects On Online Readiness Skills, Lindsay Kristine Miller