David K. Scott Research Activity	My research interests are interdisciplinary and topically varied. My research has included applying interpersonal rules to public discourse; regulatory impacts on mass media content; presidential rhetoric; political communication; and alternative media.
Publications in Major Academic Peer Reviewed Journals	Scott, D. K., Gobetz, R. H., Chanslor, M. (2008). Chain versus independent television station ownership: Toward an investment model of commitment to local news quality. Communication Studies, 59(1), 84-98.
	Scott, D. K. (2003). The Eisenhower/Khrushchev rhetorical compact: Toward a model of cooperative public discourse. Southern Communication Journal, 68, 287-307.
	Scott, D. K., Gobetz, R. H. (2003). The U.S. Supreme Court 1969-1992: A shift toward an individualistic style of judging. Communication Studies, 54, 211-229.
	Kaid, L. L., Gobetz, R. H. Garner, J. Leland, C. L., Scott, D. K. (1993). News coverage of political advertisements. Social Science Quarterly, 74, 274-85.
	Scott, D. K., Gobetz, R. H. (1992). Hard news/soft news content of the national broadcast networks, 1972-1987. Journalism Quarterly, 69, 412-26.
Authored Books/ Contributions in Books	Scott, D. K. (2007). Libertarian Party. In L. L. Kaid & C. Holtz-Bacha (Eds.),Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Newbury Park, CA: Sage ISBN: 1412917999.
	Scott, D. K. (2007). Nikita Khrushchev. In L. L. Kaid & C. Holtz-Bacha (Eds.),Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Newbury Park, CA: Sage ISBN: 1412917999.
	Scott, D. K. (1988).Deterring Drunken Driving Through Humiliation. University of Oklahoma Press: Bureau of Government Research, Norman OK. LC: KFO1497.8/ISBN: 0685258807.
Minor/State (or Limited Distribution) Peer Reviewed Journal Publications	Scott, D. K. (1997). Broadcast presidential debates: Entering an era of limited effects. The Journal of Public Advocacy, 2, 69-81.
	Gobetz, R. H., Scott, D. K. (1996). A comparison of local station and network news content. JOSTCA: The Journal of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association, 27, 11-24.
	Scott, D. K. (1996). Toward a new genre of competitive debate. Journal of Public Advocacy, 1, 62-73.
	Scott, D. K. (1990). Court mandated speech: Redefining free speech rights. Journal of the Oklahoma Speech and Theatre Association, 12, 23-28.
Competitively Accepted Conference Presentations	Scott, D. K., Chanslor, M., Dixon, J. (2009). Assessing the 'Alternative' in alternative media: Democracy Now! vs. the PBS NewsHour.  Competitively accepted to the Media Studies Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. St. Louis, MO. April 1-5.
	Scott, D. K., Gobetz, R. H., Chanslor, M. (2005). The quality of local news: Chain vs. Local Ownership, A Preliminary Analysis. A competitively accepted submission to the Mass Communication Division at the National Communication Association Convention. Boston, MA. November 17-20.
	Scott, D. K., Gobetz, R. H. (2003). Hard News/Soft News Revisited: The Evolving Standard of Commercial News Values, 1987-2001. A competitively accepted submission to the Mass Communication Division at the National Communication Association Convention. Miami Beach, FL. November 19-23.
	Scott, D. K. (2002) The Eisenhower/Khrushchev Rhetorical Compact: Toward a Model of Cooperative Public Discourse. A competitively accepted paper presented to the rhetorical theory section of the annual Southern States Communication Association Convention. Winston-Salem, NC, April, 4-7.
	Scott, D. K. (1998). Developing rhetorical compacts: Examining four case studies. A competitive paper presented to the Issues in the History of Public Address Interest Group of the Biennial Public Address Conference, Iowa City, IA, September 24-27.
	Scott, D.K. and Gobetz, R.H. (1998). The U.S. Supreme Court: A question of interpersonal comity. Competitively accepted to the Interpersonal Interest Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Chicago IL, April 2-5.
	Scott, D. K. (1997). The historical compact: Toward a new genre of rhetorical criticism. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED411567) A competitive paper presented to the Rhetorical Theory Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. St. Louis, MO, April 9-13.
	Scott, D. K. (1997). Sweeps news: The commercialization of local TV news. Competitively accepted for presentation to the Mass Communication Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. St. Louis, MO, April 9-13.
	Scott, D. K. (1996). The murder of Kathy Busch: An episodic narrative from a television newsroom. A paper competitively accepted for presentation at the Annual Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA. November, 1996.
	Scott, D. K. (1996). Debating historical propositions: Toward a unique genre of competitive debate. A paper competitively accepted for presentation at the Annual Central State Communication Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN. April 17-22, 1996.
	Gobetz, R. H., Scott, D. K. (1992). A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing: Message Legitimacy for Establishment Movements. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED343170 CS507745). A competitive paper presented to the Annual Sooner Communication Conference - Norman, OK. (April 16-17).
	Gobetz, R. H., Scott, D. K., Jayroe, J., Kaid, L. L. (1991). A comparison of local station and network news content. Competitively accepted to the Annual Southern States Communication Association - Tampa, FL.
	Scott, D. K. (1990). Community as coercion: Establishment of a pejorative symbol. Competitively accepted in the Communication Theory Division at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association - Detroit, MI.
	Scott, D. K. (1990). Punitive speech: Establishing a utilitarian standard. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED333515 CS507497). A competitive paper presented to the Commission of Freedom of Expression at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association - Chicago, IL. (November 17-21).
	Garner, J., Gobetz, R. H., Kaid, L. L., Leland, C. M., Scott, D. K. (1990). Legitimization of political advertising. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED323146 S0030192). A competitive paper presented to the Annual International Communication Association Convention - Dublin,Ireland.
	Scott, D. K. Gobetz, R. H. (1990). Temporal Trends in hard news soft news. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED342039 CS507733). A competitive paper presented to the Mass Communication Division of the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Detroit, MI (April 9-13).
	Scott, D. K. (1990). Toward a 'steady. state' theory of social movements. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED327428 S0021038). A competitive paper presented to the Rhetorical Theory Division at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association - Detroit MI (April 9-13).
Noncompetitive Panel Presentations	Scott, D. K. (2005). The "Madman Rhetoric" of Richard Nixon: An Alternative Means to Establish Geopolitical Ethos. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED490428). A paper presented at the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Kansas City, MO, April 6-10.
	Scott, D. K. (1999). Court mandated choices and restricted freedoms. A paper presented at the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. St. Louis, MO, April 7-11.
	Scott, D. K. (1998). Debating values: Key issues in formatting an argumentative case." (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED418458) Presented to the Forensics Interest Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Chicago IL, April 2-5.
	Scott, D. K. (1998). Diana's eulogy: Breaking new ground in epideictic rhetoric. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED 418459) Presented to the panel Critical Responses to Freedom and Responsibility of Speech Issues Surrounding the Paparazzi and the Death of Princess Diana." Accepted to the Forensics Interest Division of the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Chicago IL, April 2-5.
	Scott, D. K., Nuss, M. (1993). Paradigm dissonance: Extending the cognitive critic Metaparadigm." Presented to the Annual PKD Developmental Conference - Tacoma WA.
	Scott, D. K. (1992). Persuasive speech sets. Accepted to the Annual Central States Communication Association Conference - Cleveland, OH.
	Scott, D. K. (1992) Moving on moving up: The director's transition. (also competitively accepted as an ERIC Microfiche Publication ED356498 CS508074). Paper presented to the American Forensic Association Panel at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association - Chicago, IL (November 17-21).
	Scott, D. K. (1991). Getting blood from a stone: Recruiting for a fledgling program. Accepted to the American Forensic Association Panel at the Annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association - Atlanta GA.
MA Thesis Kansas State University	Scott, D. K. (1989). Toward A "Steady State" Theory Of Social Movements: Louis Farrakhan And The Nation Of Islam Degree: M.A. in Rhetorical Theory. Pages:164 Institution: Kansas State University; Advisor: Major Professor: Edward Schiappa. Thesis Abstract: This thesis contends that some movements do not evolve at all. Such movements can be defined as "steady state" movements. One such movement is the Nation of Islam. It will be shown that the Nation of Islam defies the life-cycle hypothesis and that the Nation of Islam actually constitutes a "movement". Finally, the rhetorical strategies that have enabled the Nation of Islam to defy the life-cycle model will be examined. In the context of overall theory, a "steady state" theory seeks to illustrate and explain a greater variety of social movements. As such, it does not supplant the life-cycle model which can serve to explain many movements. A "steady state" theory provides communication scholars with another tool to explain the rhetorical processes and functions of social movement rhetoric that would otherwise remain unexplained.
Ph D Dissertation University of Oklahoma	Scott, D. K. (1994).The Organizational Factor In Newsmaking Degree: Ph.D. in Mass Communication. Pages: 451 Institution: The University Of Oklahoma; Advisor: Major Professor: Dan D. Nimmo. Dissertation Abstract: Much of the literature surrounding television news has focused on output. This dissertation studies the dynamics of the newsroom organization and the decision-making process that ultimately defines the news product. Using qualitative observations over a two year period at two Oklahoma City television newsrooms and content analysis of news output, this study examines commonalities and distinctions between these two news organizations. The study concludes that the news organization has unique influence over the news product. Specifically the news organization determines the nature of newsworthiness according to organizational dictates.
Research in Progress	Scott, D.K., Chanslor, M. & Dixon, J. (2008). Democracy Now! Examining the qualities of Alternative vs. Mainstream Media. Final sample size: 948 news segments from 40 broadcasts. Preliminary statistical analysis indicate significant differences based on demographic variables: white sources vs. non-white sources and "establishment bias" as measured by reliance on governmental sources vs. "out group" citizen activists. Additional tests will examine a breakdown of sources for all "Iraq war stories" and comparative analysis of environmental and "consumer" news. Submitted to academic journal in January 2009. A revise and resubmit request was accepted in April 2009. Manuscript is currently undergoing requested revisions, resubmission is estimated in late July 2009.
	Scott, D. K. (2008). The "Madman Rhetoric" of Richard Nixon: An Alternative Means to Establish Geopolitical Ethos. Planned manuscript submission estimated for March 2008.
	Scott, D. K. (2008). Rhetorical compacts and historical patterns of rhetoric. A book proposal to be completed during the next semester break. Status: Much historical data has been collected for over ten years from a variety of sources: Presidential libraries; archives etc. Several finished research papers provide a foundation for this book proposal.
Recognition of Research	Final five finalist for the 2004 "Rose B. Johnson" SCJArticle Award for "The Eisenhower/Khrushchev rhetorical compact: Toward a model of cooperative public discourse," published in the Southern Communication Journal, 68, 287-307.
	"Weiss Award" for Scholarly Achievement (1998) by the National Educational Debate Association.
	"Faculty of the Year" in Research (1997) by Northeastern State University.
	Top paper in mass communication research (1997). Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. St. Louis, MO, April 9-13. Sweeps news: The commercialization of local TV news.
	Top three paper in Mass Communication Research (co-authored with R.H. Gobetz, J. Jayroe, and L. L Kaid, (1991). A comparison of local station and network news content. Annual Southern States Communication Association - Tampa,FL.
	Top four student paper in Communication Theory. Scott, D. K. (1990). Community as coercion: Establishment of a pejorative symbol. Competitively accepted in the Communication Theory Division at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association - Detroit, MI.
Service Related to Research	Research Advisor to Honors Student Amy Sanders who was selected as the Outstanding Scholar for the College of Liberal Arts for her project "Body Image and Increased Parasocial Effect:  A Pilot Study".  Northeastern State University Undergraduate Research Day:  A Celebration of Scholarly and Creative Activity, Tahlequah OK (April 21, 2009)
	Respondent for the 2007 Sooner Communication Conference Panel "Rhetoric of the 60s: Making Sense of Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Reformers." University of Oklahoma Department of Communication. Norman OK, March 3.
	Respondent for the 2006 OSTCA Panel "Faculty Papers in Argumentation and Forensics" at the Annual Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association Convention. Bethany, Oklahoma, September 16.
	Respondent for the 2006 CSCA panel "Deception in Public Communication" at the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Indianapolis, IN, April 5-9.
	Ph. D. Dissertation Committee member (Amy Aldridge, University of Iowa, 2005) Served as the "outside" member of the committee.
	Panel Participant for the 2005 CSCA panel "Assessing the Heart Out of Everything: The Ups and Downs of Communication Evaluation" at the Annual Central States Communication Association Convention. Kansas City, MO, April 6-10.
	Chair for the 2005 Sooner Communication Conference panel Book Reviews on Speechwriting in the White House. Norman, OK, Feb. 25-27.
	Reviewer for the competitive paper division in mass communication for the 2004 CSCA conference April 1-4, Cleveland OH.
	Reviewer for Political Communication Review 1989-1990 (Editor, Lynda Lee Kaid)
	Reviewer for JOSTCA (1994-1995) Journal of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association) Editor, Bill Wallace.
	Editor for the Journal of Public Advocacy (1998). A Publication of the National Education Debate Association.
	Ten Poster Presentations (1999-2008) at "Research Day" for Regional Oklahoma Colleges and Universities (Edmond, OK 1999-2007/Broken Arrow, OK, 2008).