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Janet Davison
Lecturer
MEDIA AND JOURNALISM
Bio:
Native of Topeka, KS; moved to SD 30 years ago; taught at Univ. of Sioux Falls for 10 years; adjunct at USD for two years; full-time faculty in Media & Journalism for two years; Ph.D. in English and Creative Nonfiction, May 2013; lecturer in Media & Journalism beginning fall semester, 2013.
Teaching Interests:
Newswriting, print and broadcast Writing across formats/platforms Audio production Graphic communications/design Broadcast performance Media law and ethics Literarary journalism Journalism history
Research Interests:
Literary journalism Intersections of journalism and literature Manifestations of literature, art, history in pop culture Journalists as creative writers Women in media Journalism history
Education:
- Ph D, English/Creative Non-Fiction , University of South Dakota , 2013
- MA, English/Creative Writing , University of South Dakota , 1991
- BS, Journalism and Mass Communications--Print/Editorial, Kansas State University , 1979
Grants:
- Course Design Fellowship, Center for Teaching and Learning. Grant Role: Principal. (2019 - 2020)
- USD Course Redesign Fellowship, USD Center for Teaching and Learning. (2014 - 2014)
Awards and Honors:
- Honorable Mention Awards for News Broadcast, Writing, General Reporting, Feature Writing, Audio Production, Series/Documentary and Spot News, South Dakota Associated Press, Radio and Television, 2008
- Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Department of English, 2006
- First Place Award for Audio Production, South Dakota Associated Press, Radio and Television, 2005
- Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Writing and Reporting, Radio and Television Digital News Association, 2005
- First Place Award for Spot News, South Dakota Associated Press, Radio and Television, 1999
- First Place Award for Series/Documentary, South Dakota Associated Press, Radio and Television, 1998
- Eta Sigma Phi, National Classics Honor Society, USD Dept. of History and Classics, 1995
Presentations:
- Davison, Janet. Understanding and Using Social Media. Presented at the USD Writing Center Workshops , USD campus. (March 2019)
- Davison, Janet. Understanding and Using Social Media. Presented at the USD Writing Center Workshop Series, USD Campus. (March 2018)
- Remund, Marcella, Davison, Janet, . "The Changing Culture and Landscape of Mother-Daughter Relationships". Presented at the USD Women's Research Conference, Vermillion, SD. (March 2017)
- Davison, Janet. "Home After Dark," an excerpt from my dissertation of the same title.. Presented at the USD Idea Fest/Graduate Research Showcase, USD, Vermillion. (March 2013)
- Davison, Janet. Revising creative nonfiction writing. Presented at the Sorcerer's Apprentice Writing Camp , Vermillion, SD. (October 2012)
- Davison, Janet, Tyler, Jill, McKay-Semmler, Kelly, Sternadori, Miglena. Fifty Shades of Grey Panel -- Psychology of Relationships and Writing in the Trilogy. Presented at the Women's Research Conference , University of South Dakota. (October 2012)
- Davison, Janet. Revising creative nonfiction. Presented at the Sorcerer's Apprentice Writing Camp, Vermillion. (October 2011)