Ohio Communication Association

Inspired

Submissions of Completed Papers Should Include:

1) A cover page with the title of the paper and the author’s university affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

2) On the cover page, mark “Debut” if the author has not presented previously at a sate, regional, or national convention, and mark “Undergraduate Student” if the author is an undergraduate or “Graduate Student” if the author is a graduate student.

3) On the cover page, mark “Undergraduate Student” if the author is an undergraduate or “Graduate Student” if the author is a graduate student.

4) A one-page abstract on the second page not to exceed 150 words.

5) Statement of professional responsibility on the second page below the abstract.

“In submitting the attached paper, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this paper if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at OCA’s annual convention must register and pay required fees.”

6) E-mail papers to OCAConference@ohiocomm.org in MS WORD by 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2009

7) Upon receipt, the submitting author will be informed that the paper was received. If you have not received confirmation of your paper’s receipt by Wednesday, May 27, 2009, please call Jennifer Walton, OCA Conference Coordinator, at 419-772-2056 to check on the status of your paper.

Submissions of Completed Panels Should Include:

1) The title of the workshop or panel.

2) A complete list of all participants with appropriate contact information (name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number). Also include contact information for the chair, if appropriate.

3) A brief rationale and description of the workshop or panel suitable for inclusion in the program.

4) A description of any specific materials participants will receive (workshops only).

5) A description of your audio-visual needs for the session.

6) Statement of professional responsibility on the first page below the panel’s title

“In submitting the attached panel proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present the proposed panel if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at OCA’s annual convention must register and pay required fees.”

7) E-mail panel proposals to OCAConference@ohiocomm.org in MS WORD by 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2009

8) Upon receipt, the individual who submits the panel will be informed that the panel was received. If you have not received confirmation of your panel’s receipt by Wednesday, May 27, 2009, please call Jennifer Walton, OCA Conference Coordinator, at 419-772-2056 to check on the status of your panel.

Submission guidelines for programs, panels and papers are also available in Adobe Acrobat format.