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2010Call for Papers
KENNETH BURKE INTEREST GROUP
Call for Papers and Panels
2010 Eastern Communication Association (ECA)
Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland
April 22-25, 2010
Charting a Course: Meeting New Horizons
The Kenneth Burke Interest Group invites all members of ECA to submit competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, and innovative programming for the 2010 ECA convention in Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose of the Kenneth Burke Interest Group is to promote the ongoing study, understanding, dissemination, research, critical analysis, and extension of Kenneth Burke's work. A range of topics engaging Kenneth Burke's theoretical and critical approaches are welcome, and we especially encourage members to address issues related to the convention theme.
Submission Details
Papers: Only completed papers will be accepted. Papers must include a detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author's affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. A brief abstract and statement of professional responsibility (see below) must also be included. The word "Debut" should be marked on all papers written by authors who have not presented previously at either a regional or a national convention.
Panels: Panel submissions must include the following:
1. A thematic title for the program
2. Names of the chair and respondents (if any)
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
Statement of Professional Responsibility: When submitting a paper or panel for review, the following statement must be included:
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.
Technology: Requests for technology must be made at the time for submission and will be taken under consideration by the association. Please refer to the ECA technology policy at
Submissions must be received by October 15, 2009.
Send submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to the following:
David T. McMahan, Missouri Western State University
mcmahan@missouriwestern.edu
