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05/30/2011
ECA - 2012 Convention - Call for Papers - Instructional Communication Interest Group
CALL FOR PAPERS
INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
Eastern Communication Association
103rd Annual ECA Convention, April 26-29, 2012
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Cambridge, MA
The Instructional Communication Interest Group is requesting paper and panel submissions for the 103rd Annual ECA Convention in Cambridge, MA. The convention theme, Transitions, evokes scholarly thoughts regarding change, movement, passages, and journeys. Particularly, the interest group seeks submissions that explore and discuss shifts in the instructional communication context, addressing teaching and research. Papers and panel/program proposals must be submitted electronically by Friday, October 14, 2011. Please send all submissions via email to Stephanie Shimotsu sshimots@mix.wvu.edu.
Submission Guidelines for Completed Papers
Please submit completed manuscripts in two separate MS Word files (.doc, .docx, or .rtf are all acceptable). Papers should be written in accordance with APA 6th edition.
- The first file should include a title page with the name(s) and contact information of the author(s). Include affiliation, mailing address, email address, and phone number for each author on the title page. Place an asterisk by the name of the presenting author (if manuscript is multi-authored). Papers authored by individuals who have not previously presented at a regional or national convention should be clearly marked as “Debut.”
- The second file should include a one-page abstract and statement of professional responsibility (see below), followed by the text of the manuscript. Please remove all identifying information from this file.
When emailing a submission, indicate “ECA 2012 submission” and the title of the paper in the subject line of the message.
In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.
Submission Guidelines for Panel/Program Proposals
Please submit panel/program proposals is one MS Word file (.doc, .docx, or .rtf are all acceptable). Proposals should be submitted according to APA 6th edition.
Include the following seven items in all panel/program submissions:
- a thematic title for program
- names of chair and respondent
- names, institutional affiliations, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for all participants
- titles and abstracts for each participant’s paper/presentation
- panel/program description (no more than 75-words) as it should appear in the final program
- a detailed rationale for panel/program
- statement of professional responsibility (see below).
When emailing a submission, please indicate “ECA 2012 submission” and the title of the panel/program in the subject line of the message.
In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.
All submissions should include the following statement of professional responsibility:
In submitting the attached paper/panel, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this paper/panel if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.
For additional information about the upcoming convention, please visit ECA’s website http://www.ecasite.org/. All questions or concerns related to the Instructional Communication Interest Group can be directed to:
Stephanie Shimotsu
Department of Communication Studies
West Virginia University
Armstrong Hall, Room 113
Morgantown, WV 26506-6293
sshimots@mix.wvu.edu
Ph: (304)293-3905/Fax: (304)293-8667
Papers or proposals addressing the convention theme yet are not directly related to instructional communication may be forwarded ECA First Vice President Nancy Willets (eca2012@capecod.edu).
