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09/19/2007
Call for Papers 2008
Organizational Communication Interest Group
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
Eastern Communication Association
First Call for Papers
"Making a Difference"
May 1-4, 2008
Omni William Penn
Pittsburgh, PA
The Organizational Communication Interest Group invites papers, panel submissions, program proposals, and roundtable discussions for the 99th Annual ECA Convention taking place at The Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, I ask you to share with me ideas and suggestions of potential spotlight programs, innovative and non-traditional program/panel formats, and/or collaboration possibilities with another interest group on or before October 15, 2007.
The convention theme, "Making a Difference," provides many opportunities for members of or those interested in the Organizational Communication Interest Group to develop proposals that discuss how organizations influence the lives of ourselves and others, in both a positive and negative fashion. Ideas and proposals that explore the conference theme are encouraged for the 2008 convention.
All papers should follow the guidelines of the American Psychological Association. Submissions of completed papers should include (1) a 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, and (7) a statement of professional responsibility (see below).
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.
Papers may be submitted by email attachment (preferred) or over-land delivery. If submitting electronically, attach manuscript (Word or RTF) for receipt by October 15, 2007 to r.whitbred@csuohio.edu. The mailing address is Rob Whitbred; School of Communication-MU 233; Cleveland State University; 2121 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, OH 44115.
Please email Rob Whitbred at this address with any questions, programming suggestions, and ideas concerning the Organizational Communication Interest Group are welcome. Thank you, and I look forward to receiving your submissions!
