David Jasun Carr
101 Apfelbaum Hall, Department of Communications
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Tel: 570.372.4308
carrd@susqu.edu

Formal Education

Ph.D. in Mass Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison, December 2013 (Anticipated)
   Dissertation: Perceived Influence, Parasocial Relationships, and the Power of Product Placement (working title)

M.S. in Electronic Media, Kutztown University, 2005
   Thesis: An investigation into the comparative cognitive impact of conventional television advertising
    and product placement.

B.S. in Communication Processes, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2003

Academic Positions

2012 (August)- current: Assistant Professor of Communications, Susquehanna University.

2010 (August)-2011 (January): Teaching Assistant, LIS201: The Information Society, School of Library and Information Studies, UW-Madison.

2009 (August)- 2010 (May): Teaching Assistant, J202: Mass Media Practices, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison.

2004 (January)-2005 (May): Graduate Assistant, Department of Electric Media, Kutztown University. Producer of It’s Academic, a thirty-minute talk show, and Teaching Assistant for TVR 055: Fundamentals of Video Production.

Teaching Experience

Fall 2013: Instructor for COMM-171: Introduction to Media, COMM-182: Writing for New Media, COMM-282: Fundamentals of Digital Video Production, PRDV-104: Perspectives.

Spring 2013: Instructor for COMM-282: Fundamentals of Digital Video Production, COMM-482: Professional Digital Multimedia Production, ENGL-100: Writing and Thinking.

Fall 2012: Instructor for COMM-171, COMM-282, and ENGL-100.

Fall 2011: Guest Lecturer in Spanish 226: Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar; Topic: “Multimedia Storytelling.”

Fall 2011: Guest Lecturer in Biology 151: Introduction to Biology – Honors; Topic: “Videography Basics: Composition & Lighting.”

Spring 2011: Guest Lecturer in Spanish 226: Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar; Topic: “Multimedia Storytelling.”

Spring 2011: Guest Lecturer in Consumer Science 478: Consumer Information; Topic: “Product Placement and the Post-Modern Consumer.”

Spring 2004 – Spring 2005: Teaching assistant for TVR 055: Fundamentals of Video Production.

Publications

Carr, D. J., Gotlieb, M. R., Lee, N.-J., & Shah, D. V. (2012). Examining Generational Trends in Overspending, Early Adoption, and Conscientious Consumption from 1994-2004. The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 644(1), 220-233.

Vraga, E. K., Edgerly, S., Bode, L., Carr, D. J., Bard, M., Johnson, C. N., Kim, Y. M. & Shah D. V. (2012). The Correspondent, the Combatant, and the Comic: How Moderator Style and Guest Civility Shape News Credibility. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 89(1), 5-22.

Vraga, E. K., Carr, D. J., Nytes, J. P. & Shah, D. V. (2010). Precision vs. Realism on the Framing Continuum: Understanding the Underpinnings of Media Effects. Political Communication, 27, p1-19.

Manuscripts Under Review

Carr, D. J., Barnidge, M., Lee, B. & Tsang, S. J. “Cynics and skeptics: Evaluating the credibility of mainstream and citizen journalism.” (Revise and resubmit at Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly).

Vraga, E. K., Johnson, C., Carr, D. J., Bode, L., & Bard, M. “Filmed in front of a live studio audience: Laughter and aggression in political entertainment programming.” (Revise and resubmit at the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media).

Invited Conference Papers and Presentations

Carr, D. J., Gotlieb, M. R., Lee, N.-J., & Shah, D. V. (2011). Keeping Up with the Joneses: Disentangling Period, Lifecycle, and Generational Effects for Overspending, Early Adoption, and Conscientious Consumption, Presented at the Communication, Consumers, and Citizens: Revisiting the Politics of Consumption Conference, March 3-5, Madison, WI.

Carr, D. J. (2013). Mixing theory and skills in mass communication curricula (Teaching Panel). Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013 Conference, August 8-11, Washington, DC.

Refereed Conference Papers and Presentations

Carr, D. J., Barnidge, M., Lee, B., Tsang, S. J., (2013). Nuance and Source: An Examination of Citizen Journalist Evaluations Across Age Cohorts. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013 Conference, August 8-11, Washington, DC.

Barnidge, M., Lee, B., Tsang, S. J., Carr, D. J. (2013). It’s Who You Don’t Know: How Exposure to Online Social Influence on YouTube Affects Political Evaluations and Behavior. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013 Conference, August 8-11, Washington, DC.

Carr, D. J., Davis, C., Coppini, D., Wise, D., McLaughlin, B. (2012). Hypocrisy’s reach: The impact of political scandal on politician evaluations, journalist evaluations, and the perceived third-person effect. Paper presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, November 16-17, Chicago, IL.

Barnidge, M., Lee, B., Tsang, S. J., Villanueva, J. D., Carr, D. J. (2012). Cynics and skeptics: Perceived credibility of mainstream and citizen journalists in an adult sample. Paper presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, November 16-17, Chicago, IL.

Carr, D. J., Barnidge, M., Lee, B., Tsang, S. J., Villanueva, J. D. (2012). Cynics and skeptics: Evaluating the credibility of mainstream and citizen journalists. Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2012 Conference, August 8-12, Chicago, IL. Top Student Paper, Civic and Citizen Journalism Division.

Carr, D. J., McLaughlin, B., Wise, D. (2012). “Don’t Sext and Run”: Exploring the Impact of Scandal, Citizen Journalism, and Message Construction on the Modern Political Process. Paper presented at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference, April 11-14, Boston, MA.

Carr, D. J., Barnidge, M., Wise, D., Rogers, A. & Vraga, E. K. (2011). With Me or Against Me: Hostile Media and Third Person Effect in Partisan Media. Accepted for presentation at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2011 Conference, August 9-13, St. Louis, MO.

Vraga, E. K., Johnson, C. N., Carr, D. J., Bard, M., Bode, L., & McLaughlin, B. (2010). “Filmed in Front of a Live Studio Audience”: Using Laughter to Offset Aggression in Political Entertainment Programming. Paper presented to the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Chicago, Il. Top Student Paper, MAPOR 2010.

Carr, D. J., Vraga, E. K., Johnson, C. N., Bard, M. & Kim, Y. M. (2010). Pundits or Pugilists? The Role of Guest Incivility in Televised Debate. Paper to be presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2010 Conference, August 4-7, Denver, CO.

Carr, D. J. & Vraga, E. K. (2010). Wait, Who Said That? The Role of Source Cue Placement in Argument Evaluation. Paper to be presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2010 Conference, August 4-7, Denver, CO.

Vraga, E. K., Bard, M., Bode, L., Carr, D. J., Edgerly, S., Johnson, C. N., Kim, Y. M. & Shah D. V. (2010). The Correspondent, the Combatant, and the Comic: How Moderator Style and Guest Civility Shape News Credibility. Paper to be presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2010 Conference, August 4-7, Denver, CO. Top Three Faculty Paper, CT&M Division.

Borah, P & Carr, D. J. (2010). Framing effects and racial prejudice: The moderating role of need for cognition. Presented at the American Association for Public Opinion Research 2010 Conference, May 13-16, Chicago IL.

Carr, D. J. & Zukas, K. (2009). Enhanced Scrutiny: Evaluating the Argument When the Facts Don’t Fit. Presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 2009 Conference, November 21-22, Chicago, IL.

Gotlieb, M. R., Puig Abril, E., Carr, D. J., Gabay, I. & Vallens, R. (2009). Seeking Opinions on a Controversial Issue: The Interplay of Story Frame, Commentary, and Individual Differences in Need to Evaluate. Presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 2009 Conference, November 21-22, Chicago, IL.

Carr, D. J. (2009). Consumer Culture, Product Placement and the “Fictional Self”. Presented at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference, April 8-12, New Orleans, LA.

Carr, D. J. & Vraga, E. K. (2008). Wait, who said that? Candidate cue placement in the 2008 campaign environment and its effects. Presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 2008 Conference, November 21-22, Chicago, IL.

Vraga, E. K., Carr, D. J., Nytes, J. & Shah, D. V. (2008). Is it frames or facts? Testing internally vs. ecologically valid frames on risk perceptions. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2008 Conference, August 6-10, Chicago, IL. Top Faculty Paper, MC&S Division.

Carr, D. J. (2008). Chronological inconsistency: Re-examining the persuasive process. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2008 Conference, August 6-10, Chicago, IL.

Carr, D. J. (2007). Comparing the cognitive impact of conventional television advertising and product placements: A first look. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2007 Conference, August 9-12, Washington D.C.

Carr, D. J., Cleland, R., Arora, M. & Luster, K. (2007). Give me shelter: The interaction between religiosity and internet use in controversial issue attitude formation. Presented at the 62nd Annual Conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, May 17-20, Anaheim, California.

Carr, D. J. (2007). An investigation into the comparative cognitive impact of conventional television advertising and product placement. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2007 Midwinter Conference, February 23-24, Reno, Nevada.

Grants

University of Wisconsin Graduate School in support of “Political scandal in the new media environment: The effects of emerging forms of political communication” – Co-Investigator – $25,000– 12/15/11 – 12/31/13. (w/ Douglas Mcleod as Principal Investigator and Bryan McLaughlin and David Wise as Co-Investigators)

Professional Memberships

American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
   Research Co-Chair, Political Communication Interest Group

Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA)