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ECA - 2012 Convention - Call for Papers - Media Communication Interest Group
Media Communication
103rd Annual Eastern Communication Association Convention
“Transitions”
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Royal Sonesta Hotel April 26-29, 2012
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2011
The Media Communication Interest Group of the Eastern Communication Association invites the submission of competitive papers, thematic program/panel proposals, and innovative programming alternatives (e.g., roundtables, symposia, debates, open forums, and community programs) for the 103rd annual convention of the ECA. The 2012 convention’s theme, “Transitions,” calls to mind change and movement, topics familiar to media communication scholars. Transitions in media communication might be positive or negative, and they might take place in content, technology, job roles and responsibilities, and ownership. We welcome all media communication-related submissions, but particularly encourage those that address the conference theme.
The 103rd ECA convention will feature programming on the convention theme, short courses, poster sessions, roundtables and panels. Special events include a Welcome Reception on Thursday evening (April 26th), an awards banquet on Friday (April 27th), and the President’s Reception on Saturday (April 28th). The second annual James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference will also be held during the convention (USC submission deadline Dec. 17). For more information about the 2012 convention and the Undergraduate Scholars Conference, please see http://www.ecasite.org/.
In order to receive full consideration, completed papers and program/panel proposals to the Media Communication Interest Group must be received by October 15, 2011.
Submissions to the Media Communication Interest Group must be sent via e-mail, with attachment(s) in MS Word format, to the 2012 Program Planner:
Marsha Ducey, The College at Brockport, mducey@brockport.edu
Submissions to the Media Communication Interest Group should adhere to the following guidelines:
Competitive Papers
Authors are invited to submit competitive papers on any aspect of media communication from any theoretical, critical, or methodological perspective. A paper’s publication and/or conference presentation history should be acknowledged at the time of submission. Competitive papers should be submitted via e-mail as two Word files.
The first file should contain:
1. A title page with the title of the paper, names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. In cases of multiple authorship, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention.
2. A statement of professional responsibility, as follows: “In submitting the attached paper, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this paper if it is accepted. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.” Papers that do not include this statement will not be programmed.
3. An abstract of the paper of 100-150 words.
The second file should contain the completed paper without a title page and with no information that identifies the author. Excluding notes and references, papers should be no longer than 25 double-spaced pages. Papers longer than 25 pages may not be reviewed.
Authors who have not presented a paper at a convention should include the word “DEBUT” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. Papers authored by current undergraduate or graduate students should include the word “STUDENT” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page.
Panels and Other Programs
Panels can be devoted to any cohesive theme related to media communication. Members are encouraged to be innovative when it comes to format and to encourage interaction among panelists and audience members.
Panels and other programs that could be co-sponsored with other interest groups are also welcome.
Panel and other program proposals should include the following:
1. Title and rationale for the panel/program;
2. Title and 100 word abstract of each presentation;
3. Names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of all participants;
4. The same information for designated chairs and, if deemed appropriate, respondents;
5. Copy, for the convention program, that includes a 75 word description of the program and is presented as it would appear in the convention program;
6. A statement of professional responsibility: “In submitting the attached program proposal, we recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. We agree to present this program if it is accepted. We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.”
7. Requests for Technology must be made at the time of submission. Any requests made after that time will not be honored.
8. Proposals must be submitted in Microsoft Word. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.
Submissions and questions should be e-mailed to Marsha Ducey, the Media Communication Interest Group program planner, at mducey@brockport.edu. Submissions must be received by October 15, 2011.
