This project resulted in the publication of multiple journal articles, presentations, meetings and workshops, and educational materials.
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Journal Articles
Norris, S., Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Richburg, A., &; Bush, M. (2020, September). Science communication: Context-specific reusable learning modules for strengthening students’ communication skills. NACTA Journal, Teaching Tips. https://www.nactateachers.org/images/TeachingTips/TT_2020-0248.pdf.
Norris, S., Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2019). Do they believe they can communicate? Assessing college students’ preparation for communicating about agricultural sciences. Journal of Agricultural Education, 60(4), 53–70. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2019.04053
Presentations
Parrella, J., Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2019). Approaches to teaching communication skills: Improving students’ skills one activity at a time [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 63(1), 11. View slides
Siptak, H., Norris, S., Leggette, H. R., Herring, A., & Murphrey, T. P. (2019). What’s the beef with communication? Investigating communication styles of advanced animal science students [Special supplement: Abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, 97(3), 180-181. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.371
Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., Richburg, A., & Norris, S. (2020, December). Communication skills: A key piece for international agricultural development [Professional development session]. Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education. https://youtu.be/XFy1czu3Kk8. Originally accepted for the annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, St. Petersburg, FL, but the conference was canceled due to COVID-19.
Rodriguez, J. R., Norris, S. L., Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., & Herring, A. (2020, June). Herd that? Investigating students’ communication scores in a beef production course. [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 64(1). Abstract was to be presented at the 2020 annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM, but the conference was canceled due to COVID-19.
Norris, S. L., Leggette, H. R., & Murphrey, T. P. (2020, May). Critical thinking in media writing: Preparing the workforce by training students to ask effective questions [Poster Presentation]. Annual meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Educators, virtual presentation due to COVID-19. http://www.agedweb.org/AAAE/downloadfile.asp?ID=4187
Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., & Norris, S. L. (2020, April). Preparing students for employment: Modules to improve soft skills [Poster presentation]. Texas A&M University Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, College Station, TX (conference was canceled due to COVID-19).
Rodriguez, J. R., Norris, S. L., & Leggette, H. R. (2020, March). Cow whisperer: Evaluating communication styles of advanced animal science students [Poster Presentation]. Annual meeting of the Texas A&M University Student Research Week, virtual presentation due to COVID-19.
Siptak, H., Norris, S., Leggette, H. R., Herring, A., & Murphrey, T. P. (2019, July). What’s the beef with communication? Investigating communication styles of advanced animal science students [Abstract]. Annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, San Antonio, TX.
Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Leggette, H. (2019, June). Student perspectives of instructional modules to improve college students‘ communication skills [Abstract]. Annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Twin Falls, ID.
Parrella, J., Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2019, June). Approaches to teaching communication skills: Improving students’ skills one activity at a time [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 63(1), 11. Annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Twin Falls, ID.
Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2019, May). Incorporating communication skills into your instruction: Modules you can use. Texas A&M University Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, College Station, TX.
Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Leggette, H. (2019). Student perspectives of instructional modules to improve college students’ communication skills. [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 63(1).
Norris, S., Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2018, September). Can they communicate? Influence of communication courses on college students’ perceived ability to communicate [Poster]. Annual meeting of the Western Region of the American Association for Agricultural Education, Boise, ID. Note: Awarded Runner-up “Most Impactful” Research Poster.
Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H., & Norris, S. (2018, June). Guidelines for developing instructional modules to improve students‘ communication skills [Abstract]. Annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Ames, IA.
Leggette, H., Murphrey, T. P., & Norris, S. (2018, June). Scientific communication: Using reusable learning modules to enhance communication education in agriculture [Abstract]. Annual meeting of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, Ames, IA.
Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Leggette, H. R. (2018, May). Employer perspectives of agricultural students’ communication skills: Curriculum considerations based on real-world input [Poster]. Annual meeting of the American Association for Agricultural Education, Charleston, SC.
Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2018, April). Technology and communication: Using RLMs to strengthen students’ communication skills and meet industry needs. Texas A&M University Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference, College Station, TX.
Norris, S., Leggette, H., & Murphrey, T. (2018, March). Self-perceptions of communication skills: Assessing college students’ perceptions during their undergraduate experience [Paper presentation]. Texas A&M University Student Research Week, College Station, TX.
Leggette, H., Murphrey, T. P., & Norris, S. (2018). Scientific communication: Using reusable learning modules to enhance communication education in agriculture. [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 62(1).
Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H., & Norris, S. (2018). Guidelines for developing instructional modules to improve students’ communication skills. [Special supplement: Abstract]. NACTA Journal, 62(1).
Meetings and Workshops
Leggette, H. R., & Murphrey, T. P. (2020, December). Panelists for the Agriculture Ownership Success Online Virtual Series. Presented virtually.
Murphrey, T. P. & Leggette, H. R. (2020, April). Communicating in a challenging COVID-19 job market: Guidance, resources, and opportunities. Online seminar session, College Station, TX.
Texas A&M University Library Staff and Project Staff meeting. (2020, March). Discuss copyright labeling and final upload of modules to library servers. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Murphrey, T. P., & Leggette, H. R. (2019, May). Incorporating communication skills into your instruction: Modules you can use. Texas A&M University Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, College Station, TX.
Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., & Norris, S. (2019, March). Strengthening communication skills of agricultural students: Using real-world examples to meet industry employment needs. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Faculty Workshop, College Station, TX.
Leggette, H. (2019, March). Navigating the intersection of science and communication. Texas A&M University Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, College Station, TX.
NIFA Communication Skills Grant Advisory Committee meeting. (2018, November). Second meeting of the advisory committee. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Leggette, H. (2017, November). Strengthening communication skills of agricultural students: Using real-world examples to meet industry employment needs. Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Research Seminar Series, Prairie View, TX.
Murphrey, T. P. (2017, September). Using real-world examples to meet industry employment needs. Panelist for the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Fall Instructional Technology Symposium, College Station, TX.
NIFA Communication Skills Grant Advisory Committee meeting. (2017, September). First meeting of the advisory committee. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Educational Aids and Curricula
Richburg, A., Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., & Norris, S. (2021, January 19). Module promotion: January 2021 update. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/502361223
Richburg, A., Leggette, H. R., & Murphrey, T. P. (2021). Canvas module upload instructions. https://scicomm.tamu.edu/tamu_canvas-module-upload-instructions/
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2021). Guide for disseminating online curriculum. https://scicomm.tamu.edu/guide-for-disseminating-online-curriculum
Richburg, A., Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., & Norris, S. (2020, November 12). HEC communications modules: How to use. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/478706875
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 1: Asking effective questions. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187507
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 2: Communicating accurately and concisely. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187508
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 3: Communicating appropriately and professionally using social media. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187509
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 4: Communicating in writing. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187510
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 5: Communicating orally. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187511
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 6: Communicating pleasantly and professionally. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187512
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). Module 7: Listening effectively. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/187513
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. (2020). HEC modules: Instructor-only materials. https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/191382