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ECA 2015 Convention - Communication and Technology IG - Call for Submissions - Reminder
Call for Papers 2015
Communication and Technology Interest Group
106th Annual Eastern Communication Association Convention “Deliberation”
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 22-26, 2015
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 15, 2014
The Communication and Technology Interest Group of the Eastern Communication Association invites the submission of competitive papers, thematic program/panel proposals, and innovative programming alternatives (e.g., roundtables, symposia, debates, open forums, and community programs) for the 2015 convention, we will gather in Philadelphia to deliberate on research, teaching ideas, and investigations into communication. We encourage you to engage with us in all levels of the convention, including through the submission of your research papers or creative panel program. We look forward to your submissions related to any form of communication and technology and invite any and all papers for consideration.
Convention Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Be creative for Philadelphia! Proposals may take the form of a completed paper or audience-involving panel programs such as roundtables, workshops, debates, symposiums, community programs – or any other creative sessions. Keep in mind that while we will honor the theme of deliberation in our overall programming, your paper or proposal can create a space for deliberation without necessarily putting the word in the program title. To help with your submission, we offer these templates (these are to help with your formatting but please contact your Interest Group Planner to determine any specific requirements from individual groups)
Submissions to the Communication and Technology Interest Group should adhere to the following guidelines:
COMPETITIVE PAPERS
Mission Statement for the Communication and Technology Interest Group: To encourage the exploration and dissemination of information/communication technologies that influence our perceptions of human communication endeavors.
Authors are invited to submit competitive papers on any aspect of communication and technology from any theoretical, methodological, or critical perspective. Excluding title page, notes, and references, papers should be no longer than 25 pages. Papers longer than 25 pages may not be reviewed. Authors who have not presented a paper at a regional, national, or international convention should include the word "DEBUT" in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. Papers authored by current undergraduate or graduate students should include the word "STUDENT" in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. (All of the paper's authors must meet the "debut" or "student" criterion for the paper to be so designated.) Competitive papers should be submitted via e-mail as TWO Separate MS Word files. File #1 must include:
- A title page with the title of the paper and the following information: names of all authors (in cases of multiple authorship, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention), institutional affiliations, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.
- An abstract page including a 100-150 word abstract of the paper. The title of the paper should appear on the same page as this abstract.
- A statement of professional responsibility, as follows: "
- In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. If this submission is accepted and programmed, I/We agree to register for the 2015 ECA Convention, pay fees, and present in Philadelphia. I/We understand that presenters with last minute emergencies must make arrangements as soon as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absence to the Program Planner; no shows will be removed from the official program.
- Papers that do not include this statement will not be programmed.
- The full paper and reference pages, appendixes, etc.
File #2 must include:
1. A title page with no author/s names (the second paper which will be sent out for review should include no information that identifies the author/s anywhere in this submission).
2. An abstract page (see above).
3. A statement of professional responsibility (see above).
4. The full paper and reference pages, appendixes, etc.
PANELS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Panels should focus on a unifying theme relevant to research, theory, or criticism in the area of communication and technology. Panels themes should attempt not to repeat session topics from past conferences. Panels are encouraged to include presenters from more than one institution. Panels must consist of a chair, paper presenters, and a respondent. Panels and other programs that could be co-sponsored with other interest groups are strongly encouraged - please send your panel to both interest groups at the same time so that those planners may manage the submission together. Please note in your email your intention to have the panel co-sponsored if that is your plan.
Panel and other program proposals should include the following:
- A thematic title for the program
- Names of the chair and respondents, if any. Please do not have chairs act as respondents.
- Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants.
- Titles and abstracts for each paper or presentation
- A program copy (of NO MORE than 75 words description of the panel) as it should appear in the final program
- A detailed rationale for the program/panel
- A statement of professional responsibility “In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. If this submission is accepted and programmed, I/We agree to register for the 2015 ECA Convention, pay fees, and present in Philadelphia. I/We understand that presenters with last minute emergencies must make arrangements as soon as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absence to the Program Planner; no shows will be removed from the official program.
Requests for the use of technology at the conference must be made at the time of submission and we will attempt to make arrangements as resources allow. Any requests made after that time cannot be honored. ECA Technology Policy
Conference Absenteeism: Attendees who do not present scheduled papers should not list presentations on academic vitas. Presenters unable to attend the conference after being notified of their acceptance and presenters with last minute emergency issues preventing attendance should notify the planner as soon as possible and consider alternative presentation arrangements.
Electronic Filing Formats: Proposals must be submitted only in MS WORD. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Submissions should be attached and e-mailed to Kristin Roeschenthaler Wolfe, the Communication and Technology Interest Group program planner, at kristinwolfe@gmail.com. PLEASE, write “2015 ECA Communication and Technology Interest Group Submission” in the subject line of your email. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, October 15, 2014. Questions can be addressed to Kristin Roeschenthaler Wolfe at kristinwolfe@gmail.com.
