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Leggette, Holli Associate Professor
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My research focuses on investigating effective methods for preparing scientists to be communicators of science, applying those effective methods to designing and delivering science communication training programs, and conducting needs assessments and audience analyses to build audience profiles of science constituents to provide scientists with action-based research outcomes they can use to design and develop research projects, educational programs, and production tools.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Parrella, J. A., Leggette, H. R., Kainer, M. P., & Bush, M. L.
(2023).
Exploring the Applicability of the Science Communication Research Agenda to Agricultural Communications Scholarship. 107(1),
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Chambers, A. V., Baker, M. T., Leggette, H. R., Osburn, W. N., & Lu, P.
(2023).
Effects of Message Framing and Information Source on Consumers' Attitudes toward an Amino Acid-Based Alternative Meat Curing System. Foods.
12(7), 1535-1535.
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Koswatta, T. J., Wingenbach, G., Leggette, H. R., & Murphrey, T. P.
(2023).
Factors affecting public perception of scientific information about organic foods. British Food Journal.
125(2), 587-607.
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Koswatta, T. J., Wingenbach, G., & Leggette, H. R.
(2023).
Factors Influencing Public Perception of Science. Journal of Applied Communications.
106(4),
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Parrella, J. A., Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., Bates, A., & Esquivel, C.
(2023).
Investigating how secondary agriculture teachers' characteristics influence their perceived ability to teach students decision-making skills. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension.
ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), 1-23.
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Parrella, J. A., Esquivel, C., Leggette, H. R., & Murphrey, T. P.
(2023).
Preparing agricultural leaders: an assessment of agricultural students' perceived importance and development of employability skills. The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension.
ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), 1-23.
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Kabir, K. H., Sarker, S., Uddin, M. N., Leggette, H. R., Schneider, U. A., Darr, D., & Knierim, A.
(2022).
Furthering climate-smart farming with the introduction of floating agriculture in Bangladeshi wetlands: Successes and limitations of an innovation transfer. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
323, 116258-116258.
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Parrella, J. A., Baker, C. N., Leggette, H., & Dunsford, D. W.
(2022).
Improvisation for Agricultural Communicators: Investigating the Effect of Paired Role-Play Discussions On Students Empathy Development Using a Quasi-Experiment. Journal of Applied Communications.
106(3),
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Baker, C. N., Parrella, J. A., Norris, S. L., Leggette, H. R., & Walther, D.
(2022).
Learning to improvise, not criticize: Using improvisation techniques to enhance students' ability to engage in civil discourse about science. Communication Teacher.
36(4), 269-274.
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Parrella, J. A., Koswatta, T. J., Leggette, H. R., Ramasubramanian, S., & Rutherford, T.
(2022).
Teaching scientists to communicate: developing science communication training based on scientists' knowledge and self-reflectiveness. International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement.
12(3), 235-253.
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Koswatta, T. J., Wingenbach, G., & Leggette, H.
(2022).
Effect of information on public perception of organic foods: a case study. British Food Journal.
125(7), 2514-2539.
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Koswatta, T. J., Parrella, J. A., Leggette, H. R., Ramasubramanian, S., & Rutherford, T.
(2022).
Improving public science communication: a case study of scientists' needs when communicating beyond the academy. International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement.
12(2), 174-191.
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Baker, M. T., Lu, P., Parrella, J. A., & Leggette, H. R.
(2022).
Investigating the Effect of Consumers' Knowledge on Their Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Foods.
11(8), 1135-1135.
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Kabir, K. H., Hassan, F., Mukta, Z. N., Roy, D., Darr, D., Leggette, H., & Ullah, S.
(2022).
Application of the technology acceptance model to assess the use and preferences of ICTs among field-level extension officers in Bangladesh. Digital Geography and Society.
3, 100027-100027.
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Baker, M. T., Lu, P., Parrella, J. A., & Leggette, H. R.
(2022).
Consumer Acceptance toward Functional Foods: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
19(3), 1217-1217.
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Parrella, J. A., Spence, J. R., Redwine, T., & Leggette, H. R.
(2021).
Characterizing Viewpoints of Scholars in Agricultural Communications as they Relate to Research Themes in the Journal of Applied Communications: A Q Methodological Study. Journal of Applied Communications.
105(3),
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Parrella, J., Leggette, H., & Redwine, T.
(2021).
Measuring the correlation between digital media usage and students' perceived writing ability: Are they related?. Research in Learning Technology.
29.
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Leggette, H. R.
(2020).
Visualizing the analysis: Using infographics to strengthen critical thinking skills. Communication Teacher.
34(4), 333-339.
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Leggette, H. R., Redwine, T., & Busick, B.
(2020).
Through Reflective Lenses: Enhancing Students Perceptions of Their Media Writing Skills. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.
75(1), 81-97.
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Dewald, S. S., Murphrey, T. P., Leggette, H. R., Berthold, A., & Wagner, K.
(2019).
Landowner Adoption of Water Quality Best Management Practices: Motivations and Barriers. Journal of Extension.
57(5),
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Norris, S. L., Leggette, H., Siptak, H., Herring, A., & Murphrey, T.
(2019).
423 Whats the beef with communication? Investigating communication styles of advanced animal science students. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_3), 180-181.
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Norris, S., Murphrey, T., & Leggette, H.
(2019).
Do They Believe They Can Communicate? Assessing College Students Perceived Ability to Communicate About Agricultural Sciences. Journal of agricultural education.
60(4),
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Whitaker, H., Leggette, H. R., & Barbeau, S.
(2018).
A Marketing Standpoint: What Marketers Can Teach Extension Professionals About Internet-Based Media. Journal of Extension.
56(6),
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Leggette, H., Rice, A., Carraway, C., Baker, M., & Conner, N.
(2018).
Applying Eye-Tracking Research in Education and Communication to Agricultural Education and Communication: A Review of Literature. Journal of agricultural education.
59(2), 79-108.
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Dewald, S., Leggette, H., Pesl Murphrey, T., Berthold, A., & Wagner, K.
(2018).
Communicating to Landowners in the Texas Little River Watershed: A Descriptive Analysis of Their Communication Preferences for Receiving Water-Related Information. Journal of agricultural education.
59(2), 343-369.
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Prather, B., Leggette, H. R., & Rutherford, T.
(2018).
Investigating Agricultural Communications Students Educational Experiences and Identity Development at a Co-Curricular Activity. Nacta Journal.
62(2), 151-160.
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Leggette, H. R., Hall, S. T., & Murphrey, T. P.
(2017).
A Case Study of Indonesian Journalists Participation in a Cochran Fellowship Program focused on Biotechnology and Journalism. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
52-66.
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Leggette, H. R., Whitaker, H. J., & Miranda, M.
(2017).
An Examination of Student Development Theory in the Context of Writing Instruction. Journal of Applied Communications.
101(2),
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Homeyer, M., Leggette, H. R., Mckim, B., & Walker, J.
(2017).
Visualizing connection: Using photovoice to understand a system of students' study away experience. Nacta Journal.
61(2), 113-120.
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Redwine, T., Leggette, H. R., & Prather, B.
(2017).
A Case Study of Using Metacognitive Reflections to Enhance Writing Skills and Strategies in an Agricultural Media Writing Course. Journal of Applied Communications.
101(1),
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Leggette, H. R., & Redwine, T.
(2016).
Using Q Methodology in Agricultural Communications Research: A Philosophical Study. Journal of Applied Communications.
100(3),
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Leggette, H. R., Rutherford, T. A., & Dunsford, D. W.
(2015).
A Model to Augment Critical Thinking and Create Knowledge through Writing in the Agricultural Social Sciences. Nacta Journal.
59(3), 245-252.
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Leggette, H. R.
(2015).
Faculty Define the Role of Writing in the Social Sciences of Agriculture. Nacta Journal.
59(2), 104-110.
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Leggette, H. R., McKim, B., Homeyer, M., & Rutherford, T.
(2015).
Perspectives of writing related to critical thinking and knowledge creation. Nacta Journal.
59(3), 275-284.
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Barbeau, S., Leggette, H., Murphrey, T. P., & Lane, K.
(2015).
Understanding Students Perceptions of Writing and Reflection: Impact of International Experiences. Nacta Journal.
59(2), 116-116.
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Leggette, H. R., & Homeyer, M.
(2015).
Understanding Students' Experiences in Writing-Intensive Courses. Nacta Journal.
59(1), 116-121.
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Leggette, H. R., Rutherford, T., Dunsford, D., & Costello, L.
(2015).
A Review and Evaluation of Prominent Theories of Writing. Journal of Applied Communications.
99(3),
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Leggette, H. R., Jarvis, H., & Walther, D.
(2015).
Developing Writing Identity in an Advanced Agricultural Communications Media Writing Course. Journal of Applied Communications.
99(1),
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Leggette, H. R., & Jarvis, H.
(2015).
How Students Develop Skill and Identity in an Agricultural Communications Writing Course. Journal of Applied Communications.
99(1),
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Leggette, H., Lawrence, S., Merten, K., & McGuill, P.
(2013).
Perceived impact of the 2011 texas 4-H roundup on participants' development of life skills. Journal of Extension.
51(3),
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Murphrey, T. P., Rutherford, T. A., Doerfert, D. L., Edgar, L. D., Edgar, D. W., & Leggette, H.
(2013).
Chalkboards to Virtual Environments: Technology's Role in Expanding the Classroom to Provide Professional Development and Education for Agricultural Communicators. Journal of Applied Communications.
97(2),
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Leggette, H. R., McKim, B. R., & Dunsford, D.
(2013).
A Case Study of Using Electronic Self-Assessment Rubrics in a Core Curriculum Writing Course. Nacta Journal.
57(2), 2-10.
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Leggette, H. R., Black, C., McKim, B. R., Prince, D., & Lawrence, S.
(2013).
An Intrinsic Case Study of a Post-Secondary High-Impact Field Experience. Nacta Journal.
57(3a), 129-138.
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Leggette, H.
(2012).
Experiential Learning Using Second Life: A Content Analysis of Student Reflective Writing. Journal of agricultural education.
53(3), 124-136.
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Leggette, H. R., Rutherford, T., Sudduth, A., & Murphrey, T. P.
(2012).
Using Second Life to Educate in Agriculture: A Review of Literature. Nacta Journal.
56(2), 29-37.
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Leggette, H. R., Sitton, S., & Blackwell, C.
(2011).
Perceptions of Agricultural Industry Recruiters on Writing in the Workplace. Nacta Journal.
55(3), 61-66.
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Parrella, J. A., Leggette, H. R., Kainer, M. P., & Bush, M. L.
(2023).
Exploring the Applicability of the Science Communication Research Agenda to Agricultural Communications Scholarship. 107(1),
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conference paper
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Norris, S. L., Leggette, H., Siptak, H., Herring, A., & Murphrey, T.
(2019).
What's the beef with communication? Investigating communication styles of advanced animal science students. Journal of Animal Science.
180-181.
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Norris, S. L., Leggette, H., Siptak, H., Herring, A., & Murphrey, T.
(2019).
What's the beef with communication? Investigating communication styles of advanced animal science students. Journal of Animal Science.
180-181.
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institutional repository document
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Baker, M. T., Lu, P., Parrella, J. A., & Leggette, H. R.
(2022).
Investigating the Effect of Consumers Knowledge on their Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Baker, M. T., Lu, P., Perrella, J., & Leggette, H.
(2021).
Consumer Acceptance Toward Functional Foods: A Scoping Review
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Baker, M. T., Lu, P., Parrella, J. A., & Leggette, H. R.
(2022).
Investigating the Effect of Consumers Knowledge on their Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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open teaching materials
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 1: Asking Effective Questions
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 2: Communicating Accurately and Concisely
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 3: Communicating Appropriately and Professionally using Social Media
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 4: Communicating in Writing
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 5: Communicating Orally
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 6: Communicating Pleasantly and Professionally
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 7: Listening Effectively
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Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Norris, S., & Richburg, A. W.
(2020).
Strengthening Communication Skills of Agricultural Students: Module 1: Asking Effective Questions
Research
principal investigator on
- Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Delivering communication and decision making curricula. awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2022
- Telling the story of science: Empowering scientists to communicate awarded by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2018 - 2020
- Strengthening communication skills of agricultural students: Using real-world examples to meet industry employment needs awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2017 - 2020
- Online education: AGCJ 404 Writing for Research Publications awarded by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2016 - 2017
- #ChemicalAwareState: Enhancing farm chemical safety usage in Mississippi through an interdisciplinary educational and social media outreach campaign awarded by University of Kentucky - (Lexington, Kentucky, United States) 2017 -
co-principal investigator on
- FACT: Synthesizing cotton disease knowledge with agricultural logistics to develop decision support for cotton producers awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2020 - 2023
- Improve outreach to improve soils: Combining data, economics, and communication to improve soil health across the South Central United States awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2018 - 2021
- Little River watershed characterization awarded by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - (Austin, Texas, United States) 2015 - 2018
- Biotechnology communications for journalists - Indonesia awarded by United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2015 - 2016
Teaching
teaching activities
- AGCJ281 Journalism Cncpts In Ag Instructor
- AGCJ281 Media Concepts Ag & Life Sci Instructor
- AGCJ305 Theory & Prac Of Ag Pub Instructor
- AGCJ313 Ag Media Writing I Instructor
- AGCJ411 Advncd Res Ag & Life Sci Comm Instructor
- AGCJ413 Emerging Media In Agriculture Instructor
- AGCJ481 Seminar Instructor
- AGCJ485 Directed Studies Instructor
- AGCJ489 Sptp: Sci Comm Pub Engagement Instructor
- AGCJ489 Sptp:sci Comm Pub Engagement Instructor
- AGCJ491 Research Instructor
- ALEC604 Writing Professional Pub Instructor
- ALEC684 Professional Internship Instructor
- ALEC685 Directed Studies Instructor
- ALEC691 Research Instructor
- ALEC691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Dewald, Stacey (2016-12). Identifying Texas Landowners' Preferred Communication Channels, Motivations, and Barriers to Adopting Best Management Practices Related to Watershed Based Plans.
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Eberts, Courtney Elizabeth (2016-05). A Content Analysis of the Dallas Farmers Market Instagram.
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Hall, Daijonna Mar'Shay (2016-12). Cease to be Obese: A Content Analysis of Healthy Living in Two Popular Children's Book Series.
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Homeyer, Megan Marie (2016-12). Speaking Their Language: Communicating to the Different Perspectives of Agriculture.
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Norris, Shannon L (2020-06). Enabling the Enablers: Developing U.S. Army Special Operations Command Curricular and Training Support for Agricultural Assessment in Conflict Zones.
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Parrella, Jean Anne (2020-04). A Social Semiotic Discourse Analysis of Cinematic Portrayals of Science: Implications for Public Learning and Understanding.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2013
- M.S. in Agricultural Communications, Oklahoma State University - (Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States) 2007
- B.S. in Agribusiness, Oklahoma Panhandle State University - (Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States) 2005
Contact
first name
- Holli
has last name
- Leggette
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Agricultural Education
2116 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2116
USA
Other
In the News
- hollileggette@tamu.edu