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06/15/2007
Call for Papers 2008
APPLIED COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
Eastern Communication Association
First Call for Papers
"Making a Difference"
May 1-4, 2008
Omni William Penn
Pittsburgh, PA
The Applied Communication Interest Group invites papers, program proposals, and roundtable discussions for the 99th Annual ECA Convention taking place at The Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh, PA.
The convention theme, "Making a Difference," brings together three important areas—scholarship, teaching, and service. Each of these areas makes a difference to the discipline, and, together, they make a great difference in those we reach within and beyond the classroom. This year's theme, "Making a Difference," permits all sorts of Applied Communication submission opportunities to generate knowledge that contributes to making a difference where we live, work, and play, and fosters discussions on how to apply our research to practices that will make a difference within and outside the communication discipline. Ideas and proposals that explore making a difference through applied communication theory and practice are encouraged for the 2008 convention.
The 2008 convention will feature Spotlight on Scholarship programs, short courses, poster sessions, workshops, roundtables, and panels. Interest group chairs are also encouraged to co-sponsor programs with other interest groups. In addition, proposals addressing the convention theme but NOT directly related to one of the interest group areas should be sent to Sara Weintraub, ECA First Vice-President.
Submissions of completed papers should include (1) a detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author's affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address, (2) the word "Debut" on the title page if the author has not presented previously at a regional or national convention, (3) a one-page abstract on the second page, (4) a statement of professional responsibility on the second page (see below), and (5) four copies of the completed paper (unless sent by e-mail, which is encouraged). If a paper is multi-authored, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention.
Submissions of panel or round-table proposals should include (1) A thematic title for the program, (2) names of chair and respondents, if any, (3) names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and institutional affiliation of all participants, (4) title and abstracts for each paper or presentation, (5) program copy (a 75 word description) as it will appear in the final version, (6) a detailed rationale for the program/panel, (7) a statement of professional responsibility (see below), and (8) four copies of all of the above (unless sent by e-mail, which is encouraged).
As noted above, the following statement of professional responsibility must be included in all submissions:
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 further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA's annual meeting must register and pay required fees.
Send papers and program proposals by mail or e-mail attachment (Word or RTF) for receipt by October 15, 2007 to the address below. Any questions, programming suggestions, and ideas concerning the Applied Communication Interest Group are welcome.
Jeanne M. Persuit
persuitj@duq.edu
Duquesne University
Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
