04/19/2017

CSCA 2018 Convention - Call for Papers - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group

Call for Papers and Panels

Central States Communication Association (CSCA)

Annual Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

April 4-7, 2018

Difference

The Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group invites the submission of competitive papers and panels to be considered for programming at the 2018 CSCA convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our interest group focuses on interpersonal and small group communication relating to theoretical, empirical, community engagement, methodological, and pedagogical issues.

We welcome a range of topics encompassing the research and teaching of interpersonal and small group communication. We especially encourage members to address issues related to the convention theme of Difference creatively and thoughtfully. This could include critical and traditional approaches to define intercultural differences, celebrate difference, problematize difference, explore intersectionality, and/or look at how communication scholars are making a difference in their communities. In terms of panels, preference will be given to those with panelists representing multiple institutions rather than representing a single institution.

Awards: The Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group presents two awards. The Nancy Burrell Award is presented to the author(s) of the Top Student Paper submitted to the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a certificate. The Dawn O. Braithwaite Award for Qualitative Research will be presented to the author(s) of the Top Qualitative Paper submitted to the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group for the first time this year. At the annual convention, the recipient receives a cash award and a certificate.

Papers: Only completed papers will be accepted. Papers must conform to the most current APA standards and include a title and a 100-word abstract. Graduate and undergraduate students should type “STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page. If the paper will be a graduate or undergraduate student debut, please type “DEBUT STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page and specify whether the author is a graduate or undergraduate student, since only graduate debut papers can be considered for the association’s debut award. To be considered a student debut paper, (1) the author must be a graduate or undergraduate student, (2) the paper must have single authorship, and (3) the paper must be the author’s first paper to be presented at CSCA. Indicate if author(s) are CSCA members. Author names and any identifying information must be removed prior to submission. A Competitive Paper Submission Form must be submitted along with the paper. This form is located on the CSCA website: http://www.csca-net.org/.

Panels: Discussion and paper panel submissions must include the following: (a) title, (b) description (75 words or less), (c) rationale (75 words or less), and (d) a complete list of participants along with their institutional affiliations, contact information (address, e-mail, and telephone), and whether they are CSCA Members. Paper panels should also include titles and brief abstracts (100 words or less) for each paper. A Discussion Panel Submission Form or Paper Panel Submission Form must be submitted as a separate attachment along with the panel. Discussion panels and paper panels must be submitted using the respective forms located on the CSCA website: http://www.csca-net.org/.

All submissions should be done so electronically using Microsoft Word. Submissions sent using any other format will be returned to the sender. An e-mail acknowledging receipt of paper and panel proposals will be sent for each submission.

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.

Submissions must be received by October 9, 2017.

Send submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to the following:

Tiffany R. Wang, University of Montevallo
twang@montevallo.edu