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04/28/2017

CSCA 2018 Convention - Call for Submissions - Graduate Student Caucus

Graduate Student Caucus
Call for Papers and Panels

Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 4-7, 2018
Difference

The Graduate Student Caucus invites all graduate student members of CSCA to submit competitive papers, programs, and interactive panels to be considered for programming at the 2018 CSCA conference to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our interest group focuses on celebrating graduate student work and providing development opportunities in relation to teaching, service, and scholarship. This year we especially encourage graduate students to embrace the convention theme, Difference. In addition to submitting work relating to how communication creates difference in both research and teaching, this conference theme also extends to how we create difference in regards to service and collaboration. Service and collaboration help us to see who we are as a community of scholars. Submissions dedicated to service, collaboration, and making a difference in regards to networking opportunities is encouraged.

Quality scholarship and creative ideas are our main goal. To encourage collaboration among graduate students, we have developed a Facebook page to create space for brainstorming, planning, and networking. Please visit, join, and participate in the conversations about the upcoming convention at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cscagradcaucus/

General Submission Information:

To avoid unnecessary problems with the submission and review process, please carefully follow the guidelines:

  1. All papers must be submitted electronically using Microsoft Word. Documents sent using any other format will be returned to the sender. An e-mail acknowledging receipt of paper or panel will be sent for each submission.
  2. Completed papers, extended abstracts, and panel discussions must be submitted electronically to cscagraduatestudentcaucus@gmail.com
  3. Your submission implies that you agree to follow appropriate presentation guidelines if your paper/panel is accepted (i.e., it is generally unacceptable to not attend the conference or to read your paper to those in attendance). We look forward to engaging presenters, topics, and discussions. 
  4. Each submission should be made to only one unit.

Guidelines for completed individual papers and extended abstracts

  1. Manuscript format:
    1. Complete papers should be a maximum of 25 pages double-spaced with 12 pt. font. This excludes title page, abstract, references, figures, and tables. Papers must include a title page and abstract.
    2. Extended abstracts should be between 5 and 12 pages double-spaced with 12 pt. font. This excludes title page, references, figures, and tables.
      1. Accepted extended abstracts will be required to resubmitted as a complete conference paper by January 1st, 2018.
    3. Please use APA format for referencing.
  2. Before submitting your manuscript, please include a title paper that is a separate document from the paper, allowing author identity to be concealed. On the title page, indicate the CSCA membership status of author(s) and clearly identify whether your paper is an extended abstract submission.
  3. All submissions to the Graduate Student Caucus may not be co-authored with faculty mentors/advisors and should be current graduate students.

A Competitive Paper Submission Form must be submitted along with the paper or extended abstract. This form is located on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.

  1. Graduate students should type “STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page.  If the paper will be a graduate student debut, please type “DEBUT STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page.  To be considered a graduate student debut paper, (1) the author must be a graduate student, (2) the paper must have single authorship, and (3) the paper must be the author’s first paper to be presented at CSCA.

Guidelines for Panel Discussion Submissions

  1. A panel submission is a format that engages a group of panelists in a formal interactive discussion about a topic related to the graduate student caucus.
  2. Panel session submissions do not undergo anonymous review. The reviewers will see the names of the presenters, participants and organizers. These sessions are reviewed based on overall quality, interest to the caucus, relevance of the topic to the theme, innovativeness, and overall contribution.
  3. Discussion panels and paper panels must be submitted using the respective forms located on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.
  4. Individuals proposing discussion panels must complete and use the 2018 CSCA Panel Proposal Request Form available on the CSCA website.
    • Panel submissions must also include the following: (a) title, (b) description/rationale (no more than 1 page), (c) a complete list of participants along with their institutional affiliations, contact information (address, e-mail, and telephone), and if they are CSCA members. For panel proposals, we strongly recommend collaboration with graduate students from multiple institutions.

Awards: The Graduate Student Caucus presents certificates to the top competitive graduate student papers and the top graduate student panel at the annual Business Meeting. The top paper and panel will earn a $50 award.

Submissions must be received by October 9th, 2018 at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.

All media requests must be made at the time of submission. Please only request media if it is absolutely essential to your presentation, as media requests will be closely examined before approval. Laptop computers will not be made available for presentations.

Send all submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to:

Riley Richards, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, CSCA Graduate Student Caucus Chair

cscagraduatestudentcaucus@gmail.com

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