The Applied Communication Interest Group invites submission of papers, paper sessions, and panel proposals that focus on how communication theory, research, and/or practice contribute to addressing pragmatic, social issues for ECA’s Annual Convention in Boston, Massachusetts March 29-April 2, 2017.
Submissions directly related to the convention theme—Freedom To…Freedom From—are particularly encouraged. See the ECA Convention website for more on the theme, which asks us to consider the role of Boston as critical to the study of tensions. Here Samuel Adams preached revolutionary freedom from British taxes while his cousin John Adams argued that even British soldiers have the freedom to demand a fair trial. The USS Constitution represents the nation’s desire for freedom from foreign aggression through its freedom to use military force.
What does communication give us the <freedom> to do? What does it give us <freedom> from? What are the uses and abuses of free communication? When have others used their freedom to communicate to prevent freedom from other forces? And, when have we used the freedom to communicate to gain freedom from these forces? Your submissions which reflect the collaborative consideration of the theme of —Freedom To…Freedom From—in applied communication are welcome.
The Applied Communication Interest Group is committed to help the general public solve socially relevant problems and to test the usefulness of communication theory in “real world” settings. Only research that explicitly highlights the connection between theory and practical applications (e.g., training, development, campaigns, political action, or organizational action) by demonstrating theoretical applications and the usefulness for potential users to understand and implement recommendations will be accepted. Papers, paper sessions, and panel proposals may be theoretical, methodological, or empirical in nature. Papers should be written to conceal authorship.
Top papers and top student papers are formally recognized at the Applied Communication Division Business Meeting.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
In order to avoid unnecessary problems with submission and review, please read the following guidelines:
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.
If selected for the conference submitters must register, attend and present their research. Instructions on how to submit a proposal to the conference are available on the ECA Convention website (http://www.ecasite.org/aws/ECA/pt/sp/p_convention_papers).
SUBMITTING AN INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIVE PAPER
Submitted papers should include two files:
A. Title page file
B. The main paper file
SUBMITTING A PAPER SESSION
Submitted paper sessions should include:
SUBMITTING A PANEL PROPOSAL
Submitted panel discussions should include*:
*See the template at http://www.ecasite.org/aws/ECA/pt/sp/p_convention_papers
** Paper sessions and panel discussion reviews are not blind. All participants should be identified.
DUE DATE/TIME: Submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, October 15, 2016. We strongly encourage submission before this deadline.
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT Participants are encouraged to prepare presentations that do not need special technology or AV equipment unless you can provide your own. If you plan to bring your own projection or sound equipment, you must notify the Interest Group Chair in writing as the hotel requires documentation of outside equipment being used.
NOTE: The ECA Convention website has a wealth of additional information about the convention. A description of alternative formats including Preconferences, Short Courses, and Student submissions is located on the Program Information webpage (http://www.ecasite.org/aws/ECA/pt/sp/p_convention_papers).
Program Planner:
Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., The University of Scranton, Department of Communication, 800 Linden St., STT 4106, Scranton, PA 19510 Email: smulowitzs2@scranton.edu