Communication Research Reports publishes brief empirical articles (approximately 10 double-spaced pages or less excluding tables and references) on a variety of topics of human communication. Empirical studies in the general contexts of interpersonal, organizational, communication traits, intercultural, nonverbal, small group, health, persuasion, mass, political, relational, computer mediated, life-span, and instructional communication are appropriate for submission. Consistent with the mission of the journal, the main portion of submitted manuscripts should focus on the method, results, and interpretation of the results. However, manuscripts must contain a concise theoretical rationale and relevant literature review.
At the discretion of the Editor, particular manuscripts may be designated as a Brief Report. Manuscripts that are designated as such will have gone through the complete review process. Brief reports will be no longer than 3 to 5 pages (excluding tables and references) with the focus being to highlight a specific finding and implications for the discipline. All sections traditionally included in a manuscript will be required, but must be brief and to point. All extraneous information must be eliminated. Manuscripts that are submitted as Brief Reports will not be reviewed. The Brief Reports designation is a function of editorial decision.
Review Policy. Manuscripts will be blind-reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant subject matter. These evaluations will constitute the basis for the Editor’s decision. Communication Research Reports is committed to completing the review process as efficiently and quickly as possible. Manuscripts that do not conform to submission guidelines will not be reviewed. No manuscript submitted for review can be previously published or be under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission.
Submission of Full-Length Manuscripts. Submitted manuscripts should have all identifiers removed from the document. Authors should submit a) one electronic copy of the complete manuscript and b) one electronic copy of the title page to the email address listed below. The title page should include the title of the manuscript, the name(s), institutional affiliation(s), mailing address information, phone number(s), and email information for all authors. The first page of the manuscript must contain a 50-100 word abstract. Manuscripts should be prepared using MS WORD and must conform to either the 5th or 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Manuscripts as well as any inquiries about the journal or the review process can be directed to Theodore A. Avtgis, Editor-Elect, Communication Research Reports, Department of Communication Studies, West Virginia University, PO Box 6293, 108 Armstrong Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506-6293, crr@mail.wvu.edu.
Proofs. One set of page proofs is sent to the designated corresponding author. Proofs should be checked and returned promptly as directed
Complimentary Policy/Reprints. Each corresponding author will receive 50 complimentary reprints of their article upon registration with Rightslink, our authorized reprint provider. Authors will need to create a unique account and register with Rightslink for this free service. Complimentary reprints are not available past publication. Each corresponding author will also receive one complimentary copy of the issue in which their article appears.