Twitter Politics: The Effect of Language Style and Source Type on Credibility Judgments

Politicians can harness social media to influence public perception and shape narratives about current events. Twitter is a social media site that many users engage with for information-seeking purposes. This study investigates how language style and source type influences media viewers’ perceptions on Twitter. In an experiment, participants were presented with tweets that varied by the formality of language used and the type of account used varied by political or personal accounts. Findings suggest a difference in source credibility judgments on the account type and language style used. Specifically, participants viewed formal language and professional accounts as more competent, while informal language and personal account types resulted in a higher degree to perceived technology affordance. Ultimately, who the tweeter is and how the tweeter presents the political information matters for user credibility judgments. The present research has implications for the diffusion of political information on social media platforms, and provides insight into how the formality of language can be important for politicians to consider

Is Palestinian Sovereignty a Moral Imperative?

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Times Talk titled Is Palestinian Sovereignty a Moral Imperative? featuring Dr. Peter Tramel, Associate Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4 Time: 12 - 1 PM Location: Trails Room, MU This thought-provoking event will explore the philosophical questions surrounding Palestinian statehood, offering diverse perspectives on sovereignty and the responsibilities that come with it

Venturing into the Heartlands: Comparing Trauma-Informed Spaces in Urban and Rural Jurisdictions through Field Observations

This study explores trauma-informed practices within courtroom settings in a Midwestern state, comparing urban and rural judicial districts through in-depth field observations. Using a semi-structured observational approach, we examined courtroom dynamics, environmental factors, and community influences to assess how trauma-informed design principles are applied. Our findings reveal notable contrasts: rural courtrooms grappled with resource limitations and conservative cultural influences, while urban settings displayed a fast-paced, often impersonal atmosphere. Socio-political factors, such as community values and political symbolism, emerged as significant influences on courtroom practices, shaping the receptiveness and implementation of trauma-informed approaches. Guided by Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework, we identified themes including resource constraints, courtroom decorum, community socio-political influences, and privacy considerations. The study highlights the need for adaptive trauma-informed policies and judicial training that account for socio-cultural differences, advocating for increased support to rural jurisdictions to enhance the implementation of trauma-informed judicial practices

Interview with H.S. Buzick Sr.

An interview with Henry S. Buzick Sr. (1882-1975) about his early life experiences. Audio is on tape MS016_14-2_73-002https://scholars.fhsu.edu/koh/1234/thumbnail.jp

Implementing a Z-Course Program at Fort Hays State University

In 2018, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Open Educational Resource (OER) Committee proposed a Z-Course Program to track and incentivize the use of zero-cost course materials. It included a course-marking initiative, the implementation of a small cost-share fee to students to fund the program and incentivize departments to offer Z-courses, and a Z-Course Grant Program for faculty who wanted to convert their courses. The proposal was approved in 2020 and implemented beginning in 2021. Since then, the course-marking and fee implementation have been streamlined, and the committee is working on qualitative assessment

Historical Methods Manual

The Historical Methods Manual is a guide for history majors or students in history courses.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/all_oer/1012/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett

An interview with George Worden Bennett (1899-1983) and Sofia Restrepo Bennett (1912-2003) about immigrating from Colombia in the 1930s. There is no audio for this interview.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/koh/1221/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Esther Spomer

An interview with Esther Spomer about life during the Great Depression. Audio is on tape MS016_14-2_72-045 and is available by request.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/koh/1216/thumbnail.jp

Not a Foregone Conclusion: Faculty Hiring at Regional Comprehensive Universities

Abstract: Building on research surrounding the changing academic profession and regional comprehensive universities, and using both document analysis and semi-structured interviews, this study uses a multisite case study design to uncover the factors that shape university administrators’ academic hiring decisions at regional comprehensive universities, especially those related to appointment type. By exploring faculty hiring decisions, this study\u27s findings highlight the contributing factors in the changing academic labor systems at regional comprehensive universities and provides evidence about changes to the academic profession within this institutional sector of higher education

Strategic Business Communication: A competency-based approach to writing, speaking, and research.

This text is for the Honors section of BCOM301 at Fort Hays State University. Business Communication: A Competency-Based Approach to Writing, Speaking, and Research is a practical, engaging book designed to help undergraduate students and business professionals develop competence and build confidence in their business writing, research, and presentation skills. Readers will learn about the five core competencies of business communication: professional, clear, concise, evidence-driven, and persuasive. They also will learn strategies for applying each of these competencies across a range of real-world business documents. This text is a remixing of the following four OER textbooks and original content authored by Rose Helens-Hart: Lucas, K.; Rawlins,J. D., & Haugen, J. (2023). Business communication: Five core competencies. https://saalck.pressbooks.pub/bcomm/ Cruthers, A. (2020). Business writing for everyone. https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/businesswriting/ [Author name removed by request] Business communication for success. https://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication/Helens-Hart, R. & Dolechek, R. (2022). Introduction to professional development: A business communication approach. https://fhsu.pressbooks.pub/profdev/https://scholars.fhsu.edu/all_oer/1011/thumbnail.jp