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David C. McPhate

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Mayborn School of Journalism

(940) 565-4564

Email: David.McPhate@unt.edu

Education

  • MJ, University of North Texas, 2014
    Major: Journalism
  • MA, Midwestern State University, 2011
    Major: English
  • BA, Midwestern State University, 2008
    Major: English

Professional Positions

  • Contributing writer, Dallas Observer. Dallas Observer. (2012 - Present).
  • Adjunct instructor, Midwestern State University. Midwestern State University. (2009 - 2012).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Adjunct instructor, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2013 - Present).

    • Professional

  • Reporter, Wise County Messenger. Wise County Messenger. (2019 - Present).
  • Staff writer, Dallas Observer. Dallas Observer. (2016 - 2018).
  • Reporter, Denton Record-Chronicle. Denton Record-Chronicle. (2014 - 2016).

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Professional Journalists. (2012 - 2014).
  • Sigma Tau Delta. (2006 - 2014).
  • Society of Professional Journalists. (2012 - 2013).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ENGL 1310 - First Year Writing I, 1 course.
  • ENGL 1320 - First Year Writing II, 1 course.
  • JOUR 2300 - Principles of News, 1 course.
  • JOUR 2310 - Introduction to Media Writing, 34 courses.
  • JOUR 3310 - Feature Writing, 1 course.
  • JOUR 3321 - News Reporting and Writing, 20 courses.
  • JOUR 3322 - Copyediting, 3 courses.
  • JOUR 4210 - Topics in Journalism and Mass Media, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 4230 - Arts and Culture Journalism, 8 courses.
  • JOUR 4321 - Opinion Writing, 1 course.
  • JOUR 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • JOUR 5010 - Reporting Practices, 3 courses.
  • JOUR 5020 - Editing Practices, 2 courses.
  • JOUR 5710 - Narrative Journalism, 3 courses.
  • JOUR 5720 - Magazine Writing and Publishing, 1 course.
  • JOUR 5730 - Writing, Editing and Publishing for the Literary Market, 4 courses.
  • JOUR 5740 - Literary Journalism, 2 courses.

Awards and Honors

  • Stephen Philibin Award For Excellence in Legal Reporting, Dallas Bar Association. (March 2017).
  • Honorable Mention, Class A, Deadline Writing, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (April 2016).
  • Second Place, Class A, Feature Series, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (April 2016).
  • Community Service Award, Texas Press Association. (February 2016).
  • Community Service Award, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (March 2015).
  • First Place Class AA, Feature Series, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (March 2015).
  • Second Place Feature Story General Magazine, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. (April 2014).
  • Mayborn Scholar, Mayborn School of Journalism. (2013).
  • Outstanding Journalism Student, Mayborn School of Journalism. (2012).
  • Outstanding Graduate Male, Midwestern State University. (2010).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Christian McPhate. (2013). Dallas Observer.
  • Christian McPhate. (2013). Mayborn Magazine.
  • Christian McPhate. (2013). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.

    • Poem

  • Christian McPhate. (2012). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.

    • Popular Press Article

  • Christian McPhate. (2012). Denton Arts and Jazz Festival.
  • Christian McPhate. (2007). Times Record News.

    • Short Story

  • Christian McPhate. (2012). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.
  • Christian McPhate. (2009). Morpheus Tales.
  • Christian McPhate. (2007). Morpheus Tales.
  • Christian McPhate. (2006). Morpheus Tales.

Media Contributions

  • Battling over the Brazos.
  • Hank III is Coming to Town..
  • Infectious Metalhead and his dangerous secret.
  • One Man's Search for the Perfect Instrument.
  • Open Scary.
  • They Called Him Chucky.