David C. McPhate
University of North Texas
Mayborn School of Journalism
(940) 565-4564
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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

Academic - Post-Secondary
Adjunct instructor, The University of North Texas. (January 15, 2013 – Present).
Professional
Reporter, Wise County Messenger. (August 1, 2019 – Present).
Staff writer, Dallas Observer. (February 2, 2016 – March 8, 2018).
Reporter, Denton Record-Chronicle. (August 1, 2014 – February 1, 2016).
Uncategorized
Contributing writer, Dallas Observer. (August 2012 – Present).
Adjunct instructor, Midwestern State University. (August 15, 2009 – July 31, 2012).

Professional Memberships

Member, Society of Professional Journalists. (2012 – 2014).

Member, Sigma Tau Delta. (2006 – 2014).

Chapter President, Society of Professional Journalists. (2012 – 2013).

Awards and Honors

Mayborn Scholar, Mayborn School of Journalism. (2013 – 2013).

Outstanding Journalism Student, Mayborn School of Journalism. (2012 – 2012).

Outstanding Graduate Male, Midwestern State University. (2010 – 2010).

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, 18 courses.
JOUR 3322, Copyediting, 2 courses.
JOUR 4210, Topics in Journalism and Mass Media, 2 courses.
JOUR 4230, Arts and Culture Journalism, 6 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, 2 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.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Magazine/Trade Publication
McPhate, D. C. (2013). Dallas Observer.
McPhate, D. C. (2013). Mayborn Magazine.
McPhate, D. C. (2013). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.
Poem
McPhate, D. C. (2012). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.
Popular Press Article
McPhate, D. C. (2012). Denton Arts and Jazz Festival.
McPhate, D. C. (2007). Times Record News.
Short Story
McPhate, D. C. (2012). Wichita Falls Literature and Arts Review.
McPhate, D. C. (2009). Morpheus Tales.
McPhate, D. C. (2007). Morpheus Tales.
McPhate, D. C. (2006). Morpheus Tales.

Media Contributions

Uncategorized
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.

Awards and Honors

Second Place Feature Story General Magazine, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. (April 2014 – Present).

Service

Awards and Honors

Stephen Philibin Award For Excellence in Legal Reporting, Dallas Bar Association. (March 2017 – Present).

Honorable Mention, Class A, Deadline Writing, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (April 2016 – Present).

Second Place, Class A, Feature Series, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (April 2016 – Present).

Community Service Award, Texas Press Association. (February 2016 – Present).

Community Service Award, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (March 2015 – Present).

First Place Class AA, Feature Series, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. (March 2015 – Present).