05/25/2011

ECA 2012 Convention - Applied Communication - Call for Papers

Applied Communication

CALL FOR PAPERS

APPLIED COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP 

EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
103rd ANNUAL CONVENTION

April 26-29, 2012

Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge MA 

The Applied Communication Interest Group invites submission of papers and program or panel proposals that focus on how communication theory, research and practice contribute to addressing pragmatic, social issues for ECA’s Annual Convention to be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel from April 26-29, 2012. The convention theme, Transitions, provides scholars with an excellent opportunity for the application of research in a vast array of communication contexts. All submissions must be made electronically and received by October 14, 2011. 

Submissions of Completed Papers:

Completed papers should be no more 25 pages in length (excluding title page, abstract, references, and tables) and comply with the style guidelines set forth in the APA 6th edition style manual. Submit one electronic copy of your paper in Microsoft Word to Tatyana Dumova at tdumova@pointpark.edu or tdumova@fastmail.net. The e-mail subject line should include the abbreviation ECA and the title of the paper. Each submission should contain two separate files consisting of the following:

(1) The first file should consist of a detachable title page with the title of the paper and author name(s) and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address). The word “Debut” should be marked on all papers written by authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention. 

(2) The second file should contain the text of the paper starting with the abstract page. All author-identifiers should be removed from the second file (excluding previous scholarly works cited in the paper and listed in the reference section). The second file also requires the following statement of professional responsibility: In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper 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. 

Program/Panel Proposal Submissions:

Program submissions should consist of one copy of the proposal in Microsoft Word to Tatyana Dumova at tdumova@pointpark.edu or tdumova@fastmail.net. Include in the email subject line the abbreviation ECA and the title of your program or panel proposal. Each submission must include the following: 

• A title page with a thematic title for the program; names and contact information for all participants (institutional affiliation, mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses).
• Names of the chair and respondent, if any. Please do not have chairs act as respondents.
• A detailed rationale for the program/panel.
• A title and abstract for each presentation.
• A description of the panel (maximum 75 words) to appear in the final program.
• A following statement of professional responsibility: In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper 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.
• Unless a specific initiative is being highlighted, panels where all participants are from the same institution are discouraged and will be less likely to be accepted. 

Important Notes:

• ECA’s Technology Policy: Equipment rental is very expensive. First Vice-President Nancy Willets has asked interest group members to structure presentations in a way that equipment is not needed. Therefore, before requesting technology, please read ECA’s statement on technology available at: http://www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.
• Any technology requests MUST be submitted with your initial proposal(s).
• Submissions that do not comply with the guidelines listed above will be returned.
• For additional information about the convention, see the ECA website available at http://www.ecasite.org
• Inquiries for additional information about this call or about the Applied Communication Interest Group should be directed to: 

Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D.
School of Communication
Point Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
412-392-4701
tdumova@pointpark.edu
tdumova@fastmail.net
http://facstaff.pointpark.edu/tdumova