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09/16/2019
ECA - 2020 Convention - Call for Papers Reminder ... Kenneth Burke Interest Group
Kenneth Burke Interest Group
The Kenneth Burke Interest Group invites submissions for the 111th Eastern Communication Association Annual Conference (April 1-5, 2020 in Baltimore, MD). While all papers and panel proposals shall be considered, those that address the conference theme (Harboring Innovation) will be particularly welcome. Submissions may include competitive papers or panels.
ECA is now using Attendee Interactive to manage submissions and reviews. This is the second year that ECA utilizes this platform and it is the same system used by the National Communication Association so you may be familiar with it. The deadline for submissions remains the same, October 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM PST. If you have not used it before, you will be prompted to create a new User ID and Password to submit your work. Please find the Attendee Interactive link here: https://ww4.aievolution.com/eca2001/index.cfm
The use of AV equipment is not recommended unless it is necessary for the presentation of the content. The 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 6th edition (whichever is appropriate). The following fields will be completed for individual submissions:
- Title
- Description (aka. Abstract) including the Professional Responsibility Statement.
- Student Paper
- Debut Submission
- Special requests
- Audio Visual Form
- Upload final paper or additional documents (file types accepted: Word or PDF).
Submission Guidelines for Panel/Program Proposals
Please submit panel/program proposals is one MS Word file (.doc or .docx). Proposals should be written according to the University of Chicago Manual of Style or APA 6th edition (whichever is appropriate). Include the following items in all panel/program submissions:
- Thematic Title
- Participants (Names & Affiliations) including chair and respondent.
- Estimated Attendance
- Special requests
- Rationale
- Audio Visual Form
- Upload supporting documents that include titles and abstract for each paper or presentation, program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program, and Statement of Professionalism (see below).
Include the following statement with submissions.
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 notice that you can also request special scheduling due to religious or cultural needs should submitting papers, panel proposals, etc. I will then forward the special request to the primary program planner, Jennifer Waldeck.
