APPLIED COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
CALL FOR PAPERS
Eastern Communication Association
106h Annual Convention
Deliberation: Philadelphia
Sheraton Society Hill
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 22-26, 2015
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2014
The Applied Communication Interest Group invites submissions of papers and panel/program proposals that focus on how communication theory, research, and practice contribute to addressing pragmatic, social issues for ECA’s Annual Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Deliberation is where ideas are shared in groups then debated, advanced, molded, altered, and shaped into the foundation of our democracy.The convention theme, Deliberation: Philadelphia, seeks to address how carefully crafted ideas are put forth into public space for deliberative consideration. The Applied Communication Interest Group encourages submitters of papers and panel/program proposals to explore how individuals or organizations put forth ideas for constructive debate. Examples of broad topics for deliberation might include: teaching public speaking online, pedagogy, social media and privacy, issues of social justice, or health care. Note: explorations may overlap with concerns of other interest groups.
Papers and panel/program proposals must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Please send all submissions via email to Annette Madlock Gatison at ECA2015_Applied@yahoo.com.
Submission Guidelines for Completed Papers
Completed papers should be no more 25 pages in length (excluding title page, abstract, references, and tables). Please submit completed manuscripts as MS Word files. Papers should be written in accordance with APA 6th edition.
Submit one electronic copy of your paper to Annette Madlock Gatison at ECA2015_Applied@yahoo.com following the guidelines below.
When emailing a submission, indicate “ECA 2015 Paper Submission” and the title of the paper in the subject line of the message.
Each submission should contain two separate files consisting of the following:
1. The first file should include a title page with the name(s) and contact information of the author(s). Include institutional affiliation, mailing address, email address, and phone number for each author on the title page. Place an asterisk by the name of the presenting author (if manuscript is multi-authored). Papers authored by individuals who have not previously presented at a regional or national convention should be clearly marked as “Debut.”
2. The second file should include a one-page abstract and statement of professional responsibility (see below), followed by the text of the manuscript. Please remove ALL identifying information from this file.
In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit ECA Technology Policy.
Submission Guidelines for Panel/Program Proposals
Proposed panels and programs may be conceived in various ways. A session may feature discrete presentations framed by a chair’s and a respondent’s comments; an interactive roundtable discussion; a hands-on workshop; or some other inventive and appropriate format that advances attendees’ understandings of applied communication. Please submit panel/program proposals in one MS Word file. Proposals should be submitted according to APA 6th edition.
Submit one electronic copy of your paper to Annette Madlock Gatison at ECA2015_Applied@yahoo.com following the guidelines below.
When emailing a submission, indicate “ECA 2014 Program Submission” and the title of the panel/program in the subject line of the message.
Include the following items in all panel/program submissions:
NOTE: Unless a specific initiative is being highlighted, panels where all participants are from the same institution are discouraged and will be less likely to be accepted.
In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit ECA Technology Policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL SUMBISSIONS
All submissions should include the following statement of professional responsibility:
In submitting the attached paper/panel, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this paper/panel 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.
Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted.
For additional information about the upcoming convention, please visit ECA’s website http://www.ecasite.org/. All questions or concerns related to the Applied Communication Interest Group can be directed to:
Annette Madlock Gatison, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication EN B 19K
Southern CT State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
203-392-5522 (Office)
Email for questions and general correspondence: MadlockA1@southernct.edu
Email for submissions: ECA2015_Applied@yahoo.com