06/18/2024

ECA 2025 Convention Media Communications Interest Group Call for Papers

2025 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF INDIVIDUAL PAPERS AND PANELS

Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024
Convention Theme: Contemporary Problems, Creative Solutions
Location: Hyatt Regency Buffalo, NY
Dates: March 26 to March 30, 2025

The ECA Media Communication Interest Group welcomes completed competitive papers for the 2025 116^th Eastern Communication Association Convention which will be held in Albany, NY from March 26^th through March 30, 2025. The theme for 2025 is Contemporary Problems Creative Solutions. Convention presenters will have the opportunity to present individual papers and panel sessions.

The deadline for paper submission is October 16, 2024. Submissions should be uploaded through the Attendee Interactive on the ecasite.org website.

Papers must include:

Individual submissions of complete papers should include the following elements:

1. The word “Debut” marked on all papers written by authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention.
2. A one-page abstract.
3. A statement of professional responsibility.

If the paper has multiple authors, submitter should indicate who will be presenting at the convention.

Submission of program/panel proposals should include the following elements:

1. A thematic title for the program.
2. Names of the chair and respondents (if any). Chairs should not also be designated as respondents.
3. Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants.
4. Titles and abstracts for each paper or presentation.
5. A program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program.
6. A detailed rationale for the program/panel.
7. A statement of professional responsibility.

The following statement MUST be included with every submission of a paper or panel in order for it to be eligible for review.

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.

Please contact the 2024 Media Communication Interest Group Program Planners Dr. Roseann Pluretti (English), Queens University of Charlotte at plurettir@queens.edu or Tanya Powers MS, MA at Tanyamaco@gmail.com for more information.