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06/27/2007
Call for Papers 2008
Call for Papers Interpersonal Interest Group
99th Annual Meeting, Eastern Communication Association
May 1- May 4, 2008
Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
The Interpersonal Communication Interest Group is requesting paper and panel submissions for the 99th annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association. The theme for this convention is Making a Difference. The theme for the 2008 convention asks members to explore how the connections among our scholarship, teaching, and service can make a difference within and beyond the field of communication. The 2008 convention will include spotlights on scholarship programs, short courses, poster sessions, workshops, roundtables, and traditional panel formats. For additional information about the convention, please refer to the ECA website at http://www.ecasite.org/.
Interpersonal interest group panel proposals and completed papers should be submitted as an email attachment to the 2008 Interest Group Planner: Kristen Eichhorn at Eichhorn@oswego.edu.
In order to receive full consideration, all panel proposals and completed papers must:
- Be received electronically by October 15, 2007
- Be submitted as a Word document e-mail attachment
- Follow APA guidelines
Competitive Completed Papers Should Include:
1. A separate file with the title page, including title of the paper, author(s) affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
· Indicate whether a paper is a "debut" paper for the author. Also indicate whether the author(s) are undergraduate or graduate students
· If the paper is multi-authored, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention
2. A separate file containing the manuscript, which should include the title, one page abstract, and a statement of responsibility (see below)
Program/Panel Proposals should include:
1. A thematic title for the program
2. Program copy (a 75-word description) as it will appear in the final program
3. A detailed rationale for the program/panel
4. Names of chair and respondents, if any
5. Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations for all participants
6. Title page and abstracts for each paper/presentation
7. Statement of responsibility (see below)
When submitting a paper or panel for review, the following statement of responsibility MUST be included: "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."
***ECA has adopted a new Technology Policy (available in full text at www.ecasite.org). Please not the particular section that reads, “ECA will NOT approve requests for the following technology: personal computers, laser printers, satellite links, teleconference equipment, LCD panels and projectors, video data projects, and digital versatile/video disc equipment.”
