07/27/2018

CSCA 2019 Convention - Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group Call for Papers

Dear CSCA Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group Members. 

I hope you are all enjoying the last few weeks of Summer! 

Before the semester begins, I wanted to encourage you to start thinking about submitting your best papers and panels to the CSCA Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group. Regular submissions are due on October 10th. 

Feel free to contact me via email at athorson@usfca.edu if you have any questions. 

I look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in Omaha! 

Allison Thorson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Director, Committee on Children and Youth / CHYS minor
Chair, CSCA Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group
Vice-Chair, WSCA Interpersonal Communication Interest Group
University of San Francisco
Kalmanovitz Hall 332
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco CA 94117-1080
(415) 422-5703
(415) 422-5680 - fax
athorson@usfca.edu 

Call for Papers and Panels
Central States Communication Association (CSCA)

Annual Convention in Omaha, Nebraska
April 3-6, 2019
Dialogue

The Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group (note our new name) invites the submission of competitive papers and panels to be considered for programming at the 2019 CSCA convention in Omaha, Nebraska. Our interest group focuses on interpersonal, family, 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, family, and small group communication. We especially encourage members to address issues related to the convention theme of Dialogue creatively and thoughtfully. This could include critical and traditional approaches to researching dialogue, celebrate dialogue, problematize dialogue, explore intersectionality, and/or looking at how communication scholars are engaged in dialogue 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 Family 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 Family 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 Family Communication Interest Group. 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.

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.

MEDIA REQUESTS: 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: CSCA will have a new online submission system. Details will be available on the CSCA website closer to the submission deadline. Submissions must be received by Wednesday, October 10^th, 11:59 pm CST.

WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN CSCA? The Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group is always in need of volunteers to serve as Respondents and Panel Chairs during the convention. If you will be at the convention and would like to volunteer, please contact the IFCIG program planner (see below) with your contact information and availability.  A Call for Officer Nominations to serve as IFCIG Vice-Chair and Secretary will be sent closer to the date of the convention. 

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS? For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the program planner: Allison Thorson, Ph.D., Chair and 2018-2019 Program Planner, Interpersonal and Family Communication Interest Group, University of San Francisco, Email: athorson@usfca.edu