Academic Portfolio
Relevant Coursework
ENG 321 | Sentence, Grammar, & Style
ENG 322 | Language & Diversity
ENG 371 | Analysis of Discourse
ENG 475 | Senior Research Capstone
COM 102 | Communication Writing & Research
COM 201 | Communication Ethics
COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication
COM 304 | Public Speaking
COM 334 | Digital Storytelling
COM 442 | Communication Law
COM 443 | Public Relations
COM 480 | Communication Internship
JOU 334 | Multimedia Journalism
Personal Mission Statement*
*This statement articulates my commitments to integrity, creativity, compassion, and service.
Senior Research Capstone*
*For my capstone research class in the Mississippi College Department of English, I researched and analyzed how Southern Living Magazine depicts Southern identity. My efforts culminated in a research paper & poster presentation titled “Almost Heaven”: A Discourse Analysis of Southern Identity in Southern Living.
Other Academic Samples*
*These samples demonstrate my work in the Mississippi College Department of Communication.
research papers
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research papers |
Saints, Rebels, and Housewives: How “Tradwife” Influencers Communicate Feminine Identity
COM 102 | December 2024
Indexing the Modern Day Internship: History, Benefits, & Drawbacks
COM 480 | December 2024
Love, War, and Werewolves: Copyright Law in the Age of Romantasy
COM 442 | April 2025
The Town that Cried Witch: Truth, Power, & Fanaticism in the Salem Witch Trials
COM 201 | April 2025
or watch below!
other projects
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other projects |
PR Plan for Northside Baptist Church
COM 334 | April 2024
Contains press release & style guide (see appendix).
Personal Statement of Ethics
COM 201 | February 2025
Journalism Samples
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print |
Big Boots to Fill: How Ben Bowen Is Giving New Life to His Family’s Brand
Delta Magazine | September 2023
MC Announces Institutional Changes
Blue & Gold Media | November 2024
MC President & Provost on the Future of University Life
Blue & Gold Media | November 2024
YAF Launches, Spearheads Pro-Life Campaign in First Week
Blue & Gold Media | February 2025
multimedia
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multimedia |
Christmas at the Cupboard (Package)
COM 334 | December 2023
Literature Professors Potts & Lassiter Retire (Package)
JOU 334 | April 2024