Lynn Vavreck, University of California, Los Angeles (Table 4 moderator- Day 2)
Brian Southwell, University of Minnesota (Table 4 moderator- Day 2 closing session)
David H. Weaver, Indiana University
Ken Winneg, University of Pennsylvania
Dietram Scheufele, University of Wisconsin
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, University of Pennsylvania (gadfly)
Elizabeth Roodhouse, (Annenberg School for Communication graduate student)
Jonathan Pearson, (Annenberg School for Communication graduate student)
Brian Southwell (Table 4)
Regarding our interpersonal and small group section organization ideas:
- We agreed that discussion of methods, if it arises at all in our section, is best left as an occasional theme (framed as useful to theory or as hampering progress) in some of our chapters.
- We want to advocate for inclusion of some form of what's presently chapter 8 (the Yale work on field experiments) in our section as well as (or possibly in the form of) a chapter on the nitty gritty of door knocking as a campaign marketing strategy.
Beyond that, Huckfeldt suggested (and I agreed, along with the group) that a great structure for our section would be for my two-step flow piece to remain first, followed by his "taking networks seriously" piece. The two work well together and he will flesh his out with my full draft in mind.
Then we could have a piece from Lilach. We think it would be great if she changed her focus, though, from a general look at "flow" within "networks" to a more narrow look at the consequences of (viewpoint/ideological) heterogeneity in groups (or something like that). That will avoid duplication and also add something else substantive to the section.
Regarding useful insights from today: I was struck by our group's discussion of the distinction of civility versus respect and the potential for repression through imposition of civility standards and also by the notion that behavioral "publicness" or overtness might matter as a critical moderating factor.
David Weaver (Table 4)
The most important insight I gained from Friday's meetings was increased understanding of the work of many people in my group and how my own work connects with theirs. A very long, but intellectually rewarding day.