06/03/2020

ECA 2021 Convention - Health Communication Interest Group Call for Submissions

ECA - 2021 Convention - Call for Papers ... Health Communication Interest Group

Call for Submissions
Health Communication Interest Group
Eastern Communication Association Annual Convention

ECA 2021, Cambridge, MA, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, March 24-28, 2021

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 15, 2020 11:59 P.M. PST

CALL FOR REVIEWERS & PANEL CHAIRS/RESPONDENTS DEADLINE: September 1, 2020, 11:59 P.M. PST
Please complete the following form: https://bryant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wYT5w7EinK2xF3

The Health Communication Interest Group of ECA is now welcoming submissions to the 2021 Convention, which will be held in Cambridge, MA, aptly themed “Resilience.” Health communication is important more than ever as we navigate new situations and communication challenges. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit completed papers and panel/program proposals to the Health Communication Interest Group. Completed papers and panels/programs that embrace the theme of “Resilience” will be particularly welcomed.

Cambridge stands as an icon of resilience, and a symbol of American culture and history. Considered the birthplace of the American Revolution, Cambridge is the site of the first printing press and first books printed in America, and one of the first places to integrate schools. Home to fine dining, eclectic shopping, theaters, museums and more, Cambridge will be an exciting time for ECA 2021.

ECA uses Attendee Interactive to manage submissions and reviews. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST. If you have not used Attendee Interactive before, you will be prompted to create a new User ID and Password to submit your work. We will notify you when the link is active.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

The Health Communication Interest Group invites two types of submission and the specific requirements for each type follows:

Submission Guidelines for Completed Papers 

Papers should be written in accordance with the University of Chicago Manual of Style or APA 7^th edition (whichever is appropriate). The following fields will be completed for individual submissions: 

• Please submit papers as a MS Word file (.doc or .docx). Completed papers should be 20-25 pages in length, excluding title page, abstract, references, tables/figures and appendices.
• A detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author(s) affiliation(s). Submitter should indicate who will be presenting at the convention and include the presenter’s mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• The word “Debut” marked on all papers written by authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention.
• A one-page abstract on the second page.
• A statement of professional responsibility on the second page (see statement below).
• Paper submissions are encouraged to structure presentations in such a way that audio-visual equipment is not needed. If equipment is absolutely required, please provide your own equipment. If that is not possible, please describe the equipment in the appropriate place on the program information page on Attendee Interactive.

Submission Guidelines for Panel/Program Proposals  

Please submit panel proposals as one MS Word file (.doc or .docx). Proposals should be written according to the University of Chicago Manual of Style or APA 7^th edition (whichever is appropriate). Include the following items in all panel/program submissions: 

• Thematic Title for the panel/program.
• Names of the chair and respondent (if any). Chairs/respondents should not also be designated as panelists.
• Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants.
• Titles and abstracts for each paper or presentation.
• A program copy (no more than 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program.
• A detailed rationale for the program/panel.
• Estimated attendance.
• A statement of professional responsibility on the second page (see statement below).

• Panel/program submissions are encouraged to structure presentations in such a way that audio-visual equipment is not needed. If equipment is absolutely required, please provide your own equipment. If that is not possible, please describe the equipment in the appropriate place on the program information page on Attendee Interactive.

STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSBILIITY:

[NOTE: Include the following statement of professional responsibility with all submissions. Regardless of presentation format (virtual, in-person, etc.), all accepted presenters need to register for ECA.]

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. 

Please email Julie Volkman at jvolkman@bryant.edu with any questions. I look forward to seeing you in 2021!