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Rhetoric and communication faculty in the Department of Speech Communication, Theatre and Dance are engaged in research employing a variety of methodologies dealing with a wide range of contexts. Undergraduates and graduates are encouraged and given opportunity to participate in research conducted by rhetoric/communication faculty. A summary of active research programs and representative publications are listed below.

Research in Political Communication -- Rhetoric/Communication faculty are engaged in research which explores how political figures use language to promote their political goals and also undermine the political goals of their opponents.

Representative Publications:
David Procter and William Schenck-Hamlin, "Form and Variations in Negative Political Advertising." Communication Research Reports (1996)

Charles Griffin, "New Light on Eisenhower's Farewell Address." Presidential Studies Quarterly (1992)

Susan Stanfield et al., "The Effects of Presidential Debate Format on Clash: A Comparative Analysis." Argumentation and Advocacy (1991)

Research in Student/Teacher Communication -- Rhetoric/Communication faculty are studying ways students and faculty communicate with one another and the way that faculty communication might best be assessed.

Representative Publications:
Nancy Goulden, "Theory and Vocabulary for Communication Assessments in Communication Education." Communication Education (1992)

Nancy Goulden and Charles Griffin, "The Meaning of Grades Based on Student Metaphors." Communication Education (1995)

Research into the Community-Building Power of Language -- Rhetoric / Communication faculty are exploring ways in which language is used to create and sustain the bonds of community. This research ranges from the context of African-American rhetoric to the rhetoric of rural Kansas.

David Procter and Leah White, "Building Community Through Strategic Planning: A Case Study of McPherson County, Kansas." Journal of the Community Development Society (1996)

David Procter, "Placing Lincoln and Mitchell Counties: A Cultural Study." Communication Studies (1995)

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