08/12/2011

CSCA - 2012 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group - Call for Papers

 RHETORICAL THEORY AND CRITICISM INTEREST GROUP

Call for Submissions
2012 Central States Communication Association Conference
Marriott Renaissance, Cleveland, Ohio

March 28 – 31, 2012

“Connecting in Cleveland”

The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group invites submissions of papers and panel proposals for the 2012 CSCA Conference to be held in Cleveland. We welcome any topic related to the advancement of rhetorical theory and/or criticism. Research dedicated to the development and advancement of rhetorical theory and the tools employed in rhetorical criticism is highly encouraged. Additionally, we strongly encourage undergraduate and graduate student papers. For panel ideas, discussions about the convention theme, or to meet other members of the interest group, please visit our Facebook group page at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/250470454963357/.

We accept a variety of formats, including competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, spotlight and dialogue sessions, debates, seminars, and senior scholar/junior scholar sessions. These alternative delivery formats still provide an opportunity for individuals to conduct and present original research, yet allow more interaction and discussion with the audience during the conference.

Awards: The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group presents two awards. For the first time ever, this year’s awards will honor two amazing rhetoric scholars who have given so much to the discipline and to CSCA. The Karlyn Kohrs Campbell Award will be given to the author(s) of the top paper.  The David Zarefsky Award will be given to the author(s) of the top student paper. Each award winner will receive a certificate and monetary prize.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:

All submissions must follow the guidelines to be considered.

1. Please note the following directions for paper and panel proposals.

• Papers - must conform to APA standards and need a detachable title page that allows the author(s) identity/identities to be concealed. Students (including graduate students) should mark their papers as “STUDENT” papers in the upper right hand corner of the title page. Papers should not exceed 25 pages, excluding references. Additionally, all papers should contain a 50-75 word abstract. Remove all author references in the text of the paper. Indicate if the author(s) is/are Central States Communication Association members. 
• Panel Proposals - need a title; a brief abstract of the panel; name of the person responsible for the program; as well as names, institutional affiliations, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of each panel participant and the title and abstract of their individual work. Indicate if participants are CSCA members. Note: Panel proposals must adhere to the 2012 CSCA Panel Proposal Request Form (available at http://www.csca-net.org/ ) 

2. Submit all papers and panel proposals as a MICROSOFT WORD attachment to the program planner: Ryan Neville-Shepard at ryan.michael.shepard@gmail.com by September 30, 2011. You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your submission.

3. Please be sure to include a media request with your initial submission. Requests for media will not be honored on-site. (Media is limited to projector and screen. You are responsible for your own laptop. Please be aware that the room may not be wired for the internet.) 

Remember! Submissions must be received by September 30, 2011.